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       The theme of this story seems to be of a 'middle-upper class' family and their life and romances. At this point, Elizabeth visits Jane where she is in London and then goes on to Hunsford. I have already described the characters of many of the Bennetts, and some others, but I have not describes Mr. Collins thoroughly. Mr. Collins was by no means sensible. He had great humility, but that was "counteracted by him having the self-conceit of a weak head, living in retirement, and the consequential feelings of early and unexpected propriety." He was "a mixture of pride and obsequiousness, self-importance and humility."The conflict is that Charlotte is married to Mr. Collins, who had formerly asked Elizabeth who utterly refused because of the character of Mr. Collins, so she did not understand why Charlotte had accepted him.

   obsequiousness-

        characterized by or showing servile compliance or deference; fawning 

        servilely compliant or deferential 

        obedient; dutiful

       Jane Austen is very good at describing emotions. For example, when Elizabeth was nearing Hunsford, Her company, and herself, Austen said  "every eye was in search of the Parsonage, and every turn expected to bring it to view..." . She also uses a great deal of irony. For example, it is very ironic that after Elizabeth absolutely refuses Mr. Collins, her best friend accepts him without knowing anything about him. Austen used a simile  to describe Maria Lucases apprehension by referring to the knighthood of her father. "such formidable accounts of her Ladyship, and her manner of living, quite frightened Maria Lucas, who had been little used to company, and she looked forward to her introduction at Rosings, with as much apprehension as her father had done to his presentation at St. James's." Lady Catherine is an interesting character who never let people forget their rank. She spoke with authority and was quite impertinent. She said and asked whatever she wished. All in all, she was very prideful. Jane Austen's art in describing her characters enriches the book and makes it easy to see the image she wants you to see.