Mr. Collins’s Triumph
Mr. Collins’s Triumph Mr. Collins is delighted by the invitation to dine at Rosings, seeing it as proof of Lady Catherine’s condescension and an opportunity to display her grandeu…
Preparations and Instructions
Preparations and Instructions Mr. Collins coaches his guests on what to expect, warning them not to be overwhelmed by the splendid rooms, numerous servants, and fine dinner.…
The Walk to Rosings
The Walk to Rosings The party enjoys a pleasant half-mile walk across the park in fine weather. Elizabeth is pleased by the scenery, though she cannot share Mr.…
Entering Rosings
Entering Rosings At the hall, Maria’s alarm intensifies and even Sir William loses his composure.…
Meeting Lady Catherine
Meeting Lady Catherine The visitors are received with great condescension by Lady Catherine, Mrs. Jenkinson, and Miss de Bourgh.…
Lady Catherine’s Appearance
Lady Catherine’s Appearance Lady Catherine is a tall, large, strongly featured woman whose manner and authoritative tone recall Mr.…
Admiring the View
Admiring the View The party is sent to one of the windows to admire the prospect, with Mr.…
Dinner at Rosings
Dinner at Rosings The dinner fulfills all of Mr. Collins’s promises: sumptuous service, gleaming plate, and Collins himself seated at the bottom of the table by Lady Catherine’s w…
Domestic Advice in the Drawing Room
Domestic Advice in the Drawing Room Back in the drawing room, Lady Catherine talks without pause until coffee arrives.…
Lady Catherine’s Interrogation
Lady Catherine’s Interrogation Turning her attention to Maria and especially Elizabeth, Lady Catherine fires off a series of impertinent questions about her sisters, their ages, l…
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