Mr. Collins

Mr. Collins, a sycophantic clergyman, famously known for his pompous and obsequious behavior, is best remembered for his unsuccessful proposal to Elizabeth Bennet in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.

Character

Literary

Jane Austen

Mr. Collins, introduced in Jane Austen’s timeless novel “Pride and Prejudice” (published in 1813), remains a prominent character in the literary world. As the heir presumptive to the Bennet family’s estate, he embarks on a quest to secure a suitable marriage within the Bennet household. His character provides comic relief and serves as a contrast to the novel’s protagonist, Elizabeth Bennet. Mr. Collins’ misguided attempts at courtship and excessive admiration for Lady Catherine de Bourgh highlight the absurdity of societal expectations and emphasize the significance of marrying for love rather than social status.

Mr. Collins, a fictional character created by Jane Austen, is renowned for his role in the classic novel “Pride and Prejudice.” He is the heir to the Bennet estate and seeks a marriage alliance with one of the Bennet daughters. His character is a source of amusement and a foil to Elizabeth Bennet, the novel’s protagonist. Mr. Collins’ misguided courtship attempts and excessive admiration for Lady Catherine de Bourgh underscore the folly of societal expectations and the importance of marrying for love, not social status.