Pride and Prejudice: Mr Collins Vs Mr Darcy's Proposal

Mr. Darcy & Mr Collins Proposal

The book Pride and Prejudice consists of many interesting characters either witty, serious, or arrogant. There are two interesting characters, they go by the name of Mr. Darcy and Mr. Collins. Both of these characters are very different in many ways Mr. Collins very obnoxious, doesn't pick up on social cues, and truly only does what benefits him the most in life. On the other hand, Mr. Darcy is a calm wealthy businessman that will say anything about other people that is on his mind. Mr Collins’ proposal was was focused mostly about himself and why he should marry instead about explaining his feelings of love for Elizabeth. Mr. Darcy’s proposal mentions his true love towards Elizabeth. Although Mr. Darcy’s proposal was more about his feelings, Mr. Collins did complement her. Instead of complimenting her Darcy complained about Elizabeth's family. Mr. Darcy wants to marry Elizabeth because he feels like he has a true love connection with her, and Mr. Collins only wants to follow what Lady Catherine told him to do.

Mr Collins proposal showed all his motives for marrying. He stated that his “reasons for marrying are, first, that I think it a right thing for every clergyman in easy circumstances (like myself) to set the example of matrimony in the parish. Secondly, that I think it would add greatly to my happiness; and thirdly which perhaps I ought to have mentioned earlier, that it is the popular advice of the very noble lady whom I have the honor of calling patroness” Mr. Collins first reason of why he should marry was advocated by Lady Catherine. She mentions that he should choose a woman who is “an active, useful sort of person, not brought up high.” Instead of just listening on what other people have to say about marrying, he should love Elizabeth in order to marry her. He also said that marrying her will fulfill him with happiness meaning that it doesn't