Charlotte Lucas Point Of View Essay

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Point of View: Charlotte Lucas
Location in novel: When Charlotte Lucas marries Mr Collins and before Elizabeth comes to visit.
Oh my, the events of today have brought about the most displeasing feelings. Today I have learnt of my dearest Lizzy becoming wise to my choice to be wed to Mr Collins, an agreeable man who she recently rejected upon his proposal of her hand in marriage. I was startled by her displeased response and this alone has wretched my heart into pieces, yet I feel I it is within my nature to understand her reaction. I feel I know her better and know that it is in her character for her to react in such a manner. I know that if I give her time to review my actions she will become aware of how satisfying and beneficial this marriage will be for me.
I will give time for her to reflect on this match and as soon as I hear that she is at ease with my choice I will call upon her to visit me here at Rosings Park. This will be a time for us to rekindle our relationship with each other and come to terms with my choice, all while understanding the respectable character of Mr Collins. It is he whom I am willing to spend my life with and I …show more content…

Our views of love and marriage are contrasting yet my regard for her is still equal. I am content in this new life. I have a comfortable home and my happiness is adequate. Mr Collins is often absent for days on end and does not force his presence upon me. It is clear this is everything that Lizzy would deny. My years of early adulthood were depleting before my eyes and my unmarried social status was heading me towards spinsterhood. It was this that was beginning to burden my family name and becoming a nuisance to my family’s reputation. Although Mr Collins was not the most handsome of men, I had little to no choice of marrying such an amiable and respectable man and I deem that these reasons should validate my actions for

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