Question

Why is Jane feeling anxious? Why is Charlotte's presence offensive to Mrs. Bennet?

A) Jane is anxious about her upcoming wedding.
B) Jane is anxious because of Mr. Collins' proposal.
C) Charlotte's presence is offensive because she is related to Mr. Collins.
D) Charlotte's presence is offensive because she is marrying Mr. Collins, whom Mrs. Bennet wanted for one of her daughters.

Answer 1

Charlotte's presence offends Mrs. Bennet because she marries Mr. Collins, intended by Mrs. Bennet for her daughters. The societal views on marriage influence Mrs. Bennet's actions in 'Pride and Prejudice'. Option D.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer to the student's question is option D: Charlotte's presence is offensive because she is marrying Mr. Collins, whom Mrs. Bennet wanted for one of her daughters. Jane's anxiety is not specifically attributed to her wedding or Mr. Collins' proposal in the context of the extracts provided.

Mrs. Bennet's attitude towards marriage in the novel 'Pride and Prejudice' is rooted in the societal belief that marriage was the best chance for a woman's social advancement and financial security.

Mrs. Bennet's displeasure with Charlotte marrying Mr. Collins stems from her own hopes of securing a marriage for her daughters to ensure their future.

SO Option D is the correct answer among the given option.