How Does Collins Present Marriage In Pride And Prejudice

Mr. Collins uses rhetorical devices when he proposes to Elizabeth. Mr. Collins reasons for marrying her are that he “thinks it a right thing for every clergyman (like myself) to set the example of matrimony in his path” (91). He is “convinced it will add very greatly to [his] happiness” (91). He believes it is the right thing to marry her because it would essentially benefit him and make him happy. He does not once ask her how she feels or if she wants to marry, he simply thinks she will say yes. He is using ethos to explain this. He also gives the reason of Lady Catherine de Bourgh telling him to marry her; “Mr. Collins, you must marry. A clergyman like you must marry.--Chuse properly, chuse

The novel Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen shows two proposals that shows what marriage should be but class seems to get in the way. The proposal that both men gave to Elizabeth Bennet are full of rhetorical devices that signify why they have asked her to marry them. Mr. Collins's proposal seemed more of a business deal then a proposal of love. When Mr. Darcy’s proposal was about love but became very focused on class and how she is not at all suited for him. Mr. Collins uses a satire, logos, and tricolon to emphasize that he is proposing because he was told to,he feels that he needs to lead by example and it will make him happier. In contrast, Mr. Darcy uses pathos, ethos to emphasize he is proposing because he loves her but he then uses ethos to defend himself when she said no.

The contrast between Mr Collins' proposal and Mr Darcy's proposal is highlighted by the proposals’ varying styles, which shows the reader the emotions fuelling the proposals. Austen portrays Collins' proposal as arrogant and rehearsed, and this juxtaposes Darcy's proposal which is portrayed as much more authentic. Collins during the proposal is described as having ‘no feelings of diffidence’ (chap 19). Darcy, on the other hand, is tenser, even though in the Regency period it was rare for a woman of Elizabeth's status to ever turn down a man of his eligibility. Darcy's proposal is said, ‘in an agitated manner'. This shows that Darcy is expressing his feelings and is "agitated" because he is not sure they are reciprocated.  Collins proposal is overly rehearsed, for example, he lists his reasons for wanting to marry Elizabeth, "My reasons for marrying are,

Mr. Collins incorrectly uses logical and emotional appeals when asking for Elizabeth’s hand in marriage, which will probably not lead to his desired result. Mr. Collins is very direct and business-like with his proposal, starting his appeal with the words “my reasons for marrying are”. He then lists out facts about why he needs to marry her, even citing his benefactor. His word choice creates a very professional and objective tone, which may be effective in a business setting, but is not right for a romantic marriage proposal. He never mentions that he likes Elizabeth, only expressing that it’s a practical marriage. When Mr. Collins attempts an emotional appeal, he is not very successful. Mr. Collins tells Elizabeth

Keirstyn Liddle Mod 2 Rhetorical Analysis Proposals In the novel Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, many rhetorical techniques are used to enhance the meanings of each section and the novel as a whole. Two of the main male characters, Fitzwilliam Darcy and William Collins announce proposals, both of which consist of many different rhetorical devices. As some are easy to point out, others may be difficult to see or understand. To find some devices, it may be needed to take a step back and really analyze what Austen is trying to get across to the reader and how she is trying to get her point across using different techniques.

His reasons are so that a “clergyman like [himself] can set an example” “to add very greatly to [his] happiness’” and because Miss de Brough said so. These reasons are so selfish it makes the proposal horrible. Mr. Collins then goes on and on about Lady de Brough leading the reader to assume that he would rather propose to her than to his cousin. This is semi-confirmed when you read that “[her] wit and vivacity must be acceptable to her . . . tempered with the silence and respect.”

His sense of her inferiority–of its being a degradation of–the family obstacles which judgment had always opposed to inclinations were dwelt on...” (Austen 12). These words reflect Mr. Darcy’s excessive pride and heightened awareness of social status, while inducing him to recount all the ways in which he and Elizabeth are an illogical union, rather than relaying anything complimentary. In response to this insult-ridden proposal, Elizabeth proclaims that if he had acted in a more “gentlemanlike manner,” she would have been more inclined to express sympathy following her rejection of his advances. Despite Elizabeth’s clear message that she will not observe his insensitive words in submission, Mr. Darcy endures in the conviction that his prideful manners toward Elizabeth are well-justified and merely detail the truthful, adverse nature of her inferior social standing with the utmost sincerity.

In Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen introduces the major thematic concept of marriage and financial wealth. Throughout the novel, Austen depicts various relationships that exhibit the two recurring themes. Set during the regency period, the perception of marriage revolves around a universal truth. Austen claims that a single man “must be in want of a wife.” Hence, the social stature and wealth of men were of principal importance for women. Austen, however, hints that the opposite may prove more exact: a single woman, under the social limitations, is in want of a husband. Through this speculation, Austen acknowledges that the economic pressure of social acceptance serves as a foundation for a proper marriage.

She also uses the fact that Darcy proposes to Elizabeth, but this is turned down. However, I think that the reader takes a particular interest in this couple, due to their slightly quirky traits, and the realistic characterisation that Austen has given them. Their unpredictable nature makes their story much more interesting and fun. Of course, there are small traces of romantic conventionalism with this couple; they fall in love in the end, after over coming many obstacles and all ends happily . I think Austen felt that this course for the two was the tried and tested, and could add variety to the story by changing and inverting other details of their romance.

In the first stanza of her poem, Atwood states that marriage is “before that, and colder;” ing one has to work towards. When Elizabeth and Darcy first meet, they are put off by each other. Darcy is full of pride and snubs Elizabeth saying, “she is tolerable, but not handsome enough to tempt me.” (Austen, 30) Elizabeth seemingly brushes this off, but her prejudice against Darcy is already forming. Elizabeth and Darcy’s triumph over their two biggest faults was the beginning of their relationship.

Mr. Darcy is very proud and vain man. Darcy’s pride occurs because his family allows him to follow his principles “in pride and conceit” (Austen 310). Elizabeth decides soon after meeting him that he is a

This stands in stark contrast to what Miss Elizabeth Bennett wants. Mrs Bennett wants her daughters to marry because it’s thea only way for them to solidfy that they will have food on their plates and a roof over their head. Mr. Collins is Mr. Bennetts brother and is set to inherit his estate when he dies. He comes to visit in the middle of the book and his main intentions are to ask on of the daughters to marry him and to observe what he will in time own. Mrs. Bennett says in response to all this “Oh! Single, my dear, to be sure! A single man of large fortune; four or five thousnd a year. What a fine thing for our girls!” (57, Austen) The single man she speaks of his Mr. Collins, the Bennett kids uncle. Austen describes Mr. Collins as a self retious kind of man who thinks he is above the Benntt’s just because he is set to inherrit their estate. This gives him a villeness quality. Austen is commenting on the blindness of Mrs. Bennett to the qualitys of Marraige. She only shes Mr. Collins as money but Elizabeth sees him as a bad person to spend the rest of her life with and theirfore turns down his marraige purposal. Which causes trouble between her and her mother. This is the best example of the contrast in what the two women see as the meaning of Marriage.

Collins does not seem to possess his own conception of love: he intends to get married merely because it is the particular advice and recommendation of Lady Catherine de Bourgh, his patron and ‘first love’. He even goes so far as to explain this to Elizabeth within his proposal; ‘Mr Collins you must marry, Chuse…a gentle woman for my [Lady Catherine’s] sake’, showing his complete inaptitude to understand the feelings of others. No mutual acquaintance and love between each other was needed. Marriage, to Collins, was only ‘a right thing for every clergyman in easy circumstances’. Apart from explaining in his highly verbose manner that he is marrying because he was told to, he

Collins acts in a manner that is align with the symptoms of a personality disorder: Narcissistic Personality disorder. One of the many symptoms includes, “expecting special favors and unquestioning compliance with your expectations” (Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Symptoms). This is prevalent in his behaviors throughout the book, especially in his initial proposal to Elizabeth Bennet. When she first rejects him, he immediately is dissatisfied and turns to insulting her family’s fortune as a response. Due to his grandiose view of himself, he believes Elizabeth should have immediately agreed to marry him. When she denies him, however, he is thrown off, and can only turn to putting her down to make himself feel better. He then continues pushing the proposal, and claims, “that it is usual with young ladies to reject the addresses of the man whom they secretly mean to accept” (Austen 80). Those with this disorder have an inability to recognize the feelings of others, as they expect everything to work out in their favor. Mr. Collins strives to find reasoning for Elizabeth’s rejection, as he cannot comprehend how she could possibly reject him. Therefore, Mr. Collins is incapable of acting otherwise, as he is controlled by a personality

Mr. Collins possesses a definite sense of vanity. He is in no way concerned about his own opinion of his character, for as we see his character leaves much to be desired. All he cares about is what others think of him. He always needs the approval of his present company. When he gives Elizabeth the grand tour of his nothing-spectacular home, he is looking for her approval of his position and possessions. It is not important to Mr. Collins for people to like him as a person, they just had better be impressed his status in life and his connections.