Charlotte Collins Monologue

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‘I have been noticing Mr Collins more and more of late’ thought Charlotte Lucas. ‘ Although not the most amiable gentleman, he seems to be in want of a wife, and in good speed. I know it seems silly and that Mr Collins would not so much as look my way, but at 27 years, I myself am becoming older and more and more out of my marriage span with each passing day. If I do not marry soon, I worry that I will become an unwanted, old maid. Should I be asked my hand, I would gladly and hastily accept the offer from any man, no matter how un-agreeable he appears’.

Only a day had passed since Mr Collins had asked, and been rejected, for the hand of Miss Elizabeth Bennet. Longbourn estate was in a state of chaos and angst following the event and no other …show more content…

Although he did not plan to stop there, he found himself intrigued as he remembered that Miss Lucas was a friend of the Bennet’s and she had been present at Longbourn the day before.

Upon arrival, he noticed a young girl in the front yard and decided her to be Miss Maria Lucas, Charlotte Lucas’ younger sister. She was perched on a stool netting with purposeful detail; a purse of fine green silk. Her attention was engaged completely in the task and so she was not stirred by Mr Collins’ arrival.
Just as he turned into the property, the quiet scene was disturbed and chaos erupted. A rogue horse had broken away from it’s carriage and was now thundering through the Lucas’ yard at some speed, in the direction of the girl. ‘It goes straight for Miss Maria!’ squealed Mr Collins.
Shocked at the horror and surprise of the event, he could do nothing but watch as Maria’s eyes widened and she let out an abominable scream. It was too late for her, however as but a second later the horse collided with Maria and she fell to the ground with a thud and a small …show more content…

I suppose it was quite a heroic act, was it not Miss Lucas?’ Mr Collins chuffed.

‘Yes, indeed Mr Collins’ Charlotte replied brightly. A moment passed in silence and Charlotte waited while Mr Collins finished sipping his drink.

‘Well I thank you ever so for your hospitality Miss Lucas, but I best be off now. Mrs Bennet will be wondering where I am, I suppose.’ Mr Collins concluded.

At that, a proud Mr Collins left the Lucas Lodge and returned to Longbourn. He had some serious thinking to do.

That night all Charlotte Lucas could think about was Mr Collins. She tossed and turned as she listed all the reasons why he would make an acceptable husband; he was to inherit Longbourn, so there would be the future of an establishment. This was very important to Charlotte. She believed marriage should be about financial security, status and safety. Mr Collins was a good man who could provide a roof over her head and acceptance in society, therefore he would make an acceptable husband. Also, he was looking for a wife and she was available.

The following morning Charlotte was up early and waiting at the window as she had a strange feeling that she should be there. At precisely ten o’clock, a certain gentleman arrived at the gates and Charlotte rushed down to meet Mr Collins in the

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