one of several children of a former tradesman,Sir William Lucas. She is Elizabeth’s intimate friend.Apart from Mr. ,Charlotte is the person in Elizabeth’s world who is closest to her in temperament and intelligence. She has her own ideas and is fair and objective on issues.Being such a“sensible , intelligent young woman”(Austen 14),her marriage with Collins,however,shocks people most,but proves her sense and wisdom.РMr. Collins is a stupid clergyman who will inherit estate of Longbourn upon Mr. ’s death.His real intention of visiting Longbourn is to find a wife there. He is pompous and narrow-minded man possessing no conception of love. He plans to get married only because Lady Catherine de Bourgh,his patroness,strongly advices him to do so.Like Mrs. ,he approaches marriage as a business.
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