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Pride and Prejudice with Monica Ali

On the Road with Penguin Classics

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Mr. Collins and Marriage Dynamics

This chapter examines the character of Mr. Collins and his comical proposal to Elizabeth Bennet, highlighting societal norms surrounding marriage in Jane Austen's time. It also reflects on the complexities of female identity and autonomy, contrasting Elizabeth's independence with Charlotte Lucas's pragmatic marriage choice.

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