Secrecy About the Engagement
Secrecy About the Engagement Charlotte resolves to inform Elizabeth herself and charges Mr. Collins to reveal nothing at Longbourn.…
Mr. Collins’s Leave-Taking
Mr. Collins’s Leave-Taking At the evening parting, Mr. Bennet cautions him against offending Lady Catherine by a quick return. Mr.…
Mrs. Bennet’s Hopes for Mary
Mrs. Bennet’s Hopes for Mary Suspecting Mr. Collins intends to court one of her younger daughters, Mrs.…
Miss Lucas Reveals the News
Miss Lucas Reveals the News The next morning Miss Lucas calls at Longbourn and privately tells Elizabeth that she and Mr. Collins are engaged.
Elizabeth’s Astonishment
Elizabeth’s Astonishment Elizabeth, who had briefly considered the possibility of Mr. Collins fancying himself in love with Charlotte, cries out in disbelief at the engagement, mo…
Charlotte Justifies Her Choice
Charlotte Justifies Her Choice Charlotte defends her decision as grounded in practicality rather than romance, citing Mr. Collins’s character, connections, and situation.…
Elizabeth’s Reflections on the Match
Elizabeth’s Reflections on the Match Left alone, Elizabeth struggles to accept the engagement.…
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CHAPTER XXIII. of Pride and Prejudice opens with Sir William Lucas arriving at Longbourn to announce Charlotte’s engagement to Mr. Collins, an event that divides the Bennet household.…
Sir William Announces the Engagement
Sir William Lucas visits Longbourn to announce his daughter Charlotte’s engagement to Mr. Collins. Mrs. Bennet protests that he must be mistaken, and Lydia loudly objects that Mr.…
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