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Lady Catherine is presented by the narrator as being condescending so that ___.

Elizabeth’s more progressive attitudes can stand out

Mr. Collins can speak up and put her in her place

the reader understands Lady Catherine’s background and upbringing

the setting can be better established

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The answer is: Elizabeth’s more progressive attitudes can stand out.

In Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice," Lady Catherine is depicted as a strict person who contrasts with Elizabeth's indocility and reinforces the latter's qualities. Lady Catherine comes from a noble family since she is the daughter of an earl. As a consequence, she is very demanding as regards social behavior and society rules, which disagrees with Elizabeth's lighthearted and energetic personality.

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