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Charlotte accurately assesses her priorities and what she needs to be happy, and chooses accordingly. As a result, she stands in contrast to Elizabeth, who often forms inaccurate assessments of situations and people. A detailed description and in-depth analysis of Charlotte Lucas in Pride and Prejudice.
- Elizabeth Bennet
The second daughter in the Bennet family, and the most...
- Lydia Bennet
Lydia Bennet - Pride and Prejudice Charlotte Lucas Character...
- Jane Bennet & Charles Bingley
Elizabeth’s beautiful elder sister and Darcy’s wealthy best...
- Fitzwilliam Darcy
The son of a wealthy, well-established family and the master...
- Mr. Bennet
Mr. Bennet is the patriarch of the Bennet household—the...
- Mr. Collins
For example, his marriage proposal to Elizabeth begins with...
- Mrs. Bennet
Charlotte Lucas George Wickham Mr. Collins Literary Devices...
- George Wickham
George Wickham is a soldier who at first charms Elizabeth...
- Elizabeth Bennet
When Elizabeth arrives in Hunsford, the location of Mr. Collins’s parish, the clergyman greets her enthusiastically, as does Charlotte. On the second day of her visit, she sees Miss de Bourgh, Lady de Bourgh’s daughter, from a window.
A summary of Chapters 5–8 in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of Pride and Prejudice and what it means. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans.
Elizabeth's romantic view of marriage results in her feelings of shock and disappointment when Charlotte decides to marry Mr. Collins. Blind to Charlotte's practical reasons for accepting Mr. Collins, Elizabeth cannot conceive of Charlotte being happy in such a marriage.
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- Chapter 7
- Chapter 8
Not far from the Bennet residence lives the Lucas family. Sir William Lucasis friendly and obliging and was given the title of knight by the king duringhis mayoralty. Mrs. Bennet considers his wife, Lady Lucas, a “valuableneighbor.” The Lucases have several children, and Charlotte, who at abouttwenty-seven is the eldest, is Elizabeth’s close friend...
The ladies of Longbourn and Netherfield exchange visits, and Jane findsfavor with Mr. Bingley’s sisters. His sisters find Mrs. Bennet “intolerable”and the younger sisters “not worth speaking to,” but they wish to get to knowElizabeth and Jane better. Elizabeth does not change her initial opinion ofBingley’s sisters, finding them “supercilious” and ...
The narrator explains that Mr. Bennet’s property is entailed and must passto a male heir. Since the Bennets only have daughters, their home will beinherited by distant male relation upon Mr. Bennet’s death. Mrs. Bennetinherited enough from her father to ensure her own comfort, but there will benothing left for her daughters. The Bennet girls often ...
At dinner, Elizabeth notes Caroline and Mrs. Hurst’s apparent “indifference”toward Jane, but she also recognizes Mr. Bingley’s genuine concern for Jane.After Elizabeth leaves to check on her sister, Caroline and Mrs. Hurstcriticize her decision to trek through the mud to Netherfield, saying she hasno style, no taste, and no beauty. Mr. Bingley disa...
Charlotte replies that happiness in marriage happens only by chance. Elizabeth believes that an individual should act with dignity and follow his or her feelings. In Charlotte's view, one's dignity and emotions must come second to the pragmatic concerns of finding financial security through marriage.
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Charlotte comes home and Darcy soon leaves. Surprised by his presence, Charlotte wonders if Darcy is in love with Elizabeth and closely observes him in his subsequent visits. Analysis.
