Mr collins quote analysis

Cards (4)

  • 'To throw off...
    The phrase 'to throw off' coneys a sense of abrupt rejection and abandonment, suggesting a complete severance of familial ties. This language is dramatic and emotive, the use of the term 'unworthy child' reflects Mr collins's judgemental and self-righteous attitude
  • 'My reasons for marrying...
    Mr Collins reveals his pragmatic approach to marriage, viewing it primarily as a social obligation rather than a matter of personal affection or compatibility. Clergymen in particular, were expected to marry and set an example of domestic propriety for their parishioners. This is similar to Darcy's original proposal, they both has similar selfish objectives
  • 'but before i...
    'my reasons for marrying' highlight his pragmatic approach to matrimony. Rather than viewing marriage as a union based on love or mutual affection, he sees it as a transactional arrangement guided by rational considerations and social expectations
  • 'Mr collins...
    The choice of the adjective 'sensible' rather than a more overtly negative term like 'foolish' or 'arrogant' adds a layer of subtlety to the criticism. It suggests that Mr collins's shortcomings are not merely a result of intellectual deficiency but rather a failure to align with the cultural and moral ideas of the society in which he lives