Pride and Prejudice Chapter 20: Mrs. Bennet's Reaction to Mr. Collins' Failed Proposal

TLDRMrs. Bennet is upset that Mr. Collins' proposal to Elizabeth was unsuccessful. Mr. Bennet, however, supports Elizabeth's rejection. Charlotte Lucas tries to change Elizabeth's mind, but Mr. Collins announces his departure. The various reactions to the rejection are amusing for Mrs. Bennet.

Key insights

😢Mrs. Bennet is extremely upset about Mr. Collins' failed proposal.

👍Mr. Bennet supports Elizabeth's rejection of Mr. Collins.

🤔Charlotte Lucas tries to convince Elizabeth to change her mind.

😄Mr. Collins announces his departure from Longbourn.

😄The various reactions to Elizabeth's rejection are amusing for Mrs. Bennet.

Q&A

Why is Mrs. Bennet upset about the failed proposal?

Mrs. Bennet considers the match with Mr. Collins as a way to secure the family's future.

Why does Mr. Bennet support Elizabeth's rejection?

Mr. Bennet believes that a marriage with Mr. Collins would bring misery to Elizabeth.

What does Charlotte Lucas try to do?

Charlotte Lucas tries to convince Elizabeth to change her mind about rejecting Mr. Collins.

What does Mr. Collins announce?

Mr. Collins announces his departure from Longbourn.

How does Mrs. Bennet react to Elizabeth's rejection?

Mrs. Bennet finds the various reactions to Elizabeth's rejection amusing.

Timestamped Summary

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00:09Mrs. Bennet is extremely upset that Mr. Collins' proposal was unsuccessful.

00:12Mr. Bennet supports Elizabeth's rejection of Mr. Collins.

00:15Charlotte Lucas tries to convince Elizabeth to change her mind.

00:17Mr. Collins appears and announces his departure from Longbourn.

00:18The various reactions to Elizabeth's rejection are amusing for Mrs. Bennet.

00:20Mr. Bennet applauds Elizabeth's rejection of Mr. Collins.

00:23Charlotte Lucas arrives and the Bennett's relate the attempted proposal to her.