The marriage between Charlotte and Mr. Collins is one of convenience. Despite the fact that Mr. Collins proposes to Charlotte shortly after asking Elizabeth, Charlotte accepts the proposal. It appears that Charlotte agrees because she feels she has no other choice. Most of the community does not see anything wrong with their hasty marriage and it seems to be considered a social norm.
Charlotte Lucas is almost to the age where she would be considered an old maid. She has not received any proposals until Mr. Collins comes along. Women in this era depended on their father when they were young, on their brother(s) if their father died, and on their husbands once married. Charlotte is the oldest and does not like relying on her parents and feeling like a burden to them. She sees Mr. Collins as a smart choice for her because he would be able to provide a comfortable life for her. He has a respectable occupation and a relatively high standing in society as the patron of Lady Catherine de Bourgh. Charlotte is not looking for love, especially since she feels that most people are extremely lucky if they find love in their marriage. She sees marriage as the way to become more respected in society. Once married, she is content with her lot since she loves to run her own household. All she ever desired was a life partner, not a soul-mate.
Charlotte didn't really attract Mr. Collins by doing anything so much as being present and in need of a husband. Mr, Collins had gone to Hertfordshire with the idea of getting married, and when he was turned down by Lizzy felt the rejection enough to welcome a change of scenery. Charlotte was agreeable, and that was all he needed.
At the end of "Pride and Prejudice," Elizabeth Bennet marries Mr. Darcy, Jane Bennet marries Mr. Bingley, Lydia Bennet marries Mr. Wickham, and Charlotte Lucas marries Mr. Collins.
Elizabeth Bennet's best friend, Charlotte Lucas, accepted Mr. Collins' proposal.
Mr. Collins marries Charlotte Lucas, Jane and Elizabeth's friend.
Mrs. Bennet
Based on the information in the reading assignment, Lady Catherine de Bourgh would most likely agree with the reason Charlotte Lucas married Mr. Collins. Lady Catherine values social status and financial security above personal happiness, which is similar to Charlotte's practical approach to marriage.
Mr Collins first proposes to Lizzie Bennett, and when he is unsuccessful proposes to her friend Charlotte Lucas, who accepts him.
Mr. Collins proposed to Elizabeth Bennett first, but she rejected his proposal. He then proposed to Charlotte Lucas, who accepted him.
Charlotte Lucas chose to marry Mr. Collins for financial security and social status. As an older unmarried woman in a society where marriage was expected, she saw Mr. Collins as a practical choice to secure her future. She valued stability and saw marriage to Mr. Collins as a solution to her situation.
Charlotte marries Mr. Collins because she is twenty-seven (this is old for an unmarried woman at the time), and therefore, may not get another offer if she does not accept him. Although she is not in love with him, she knows he can offer her a stable future, with a comfortable home and income, making it a respectable match.
Jane is married to Mr Bingley. Elizabeth is married to Mr Darcy. Lydia is married to Mr Wickam. Mr and Mrs Collins are happy (Charlotte is Mrs Collins) Mr and Mrs Bennet are left with Mary to take care of The Bennet family is considered very fortunate, and they are very happy.
Elizabeth accompanies Sir William Lucas and his daughter to Hunsford to visit Charlotte Lucas, who has married Mr. Collins and lives there. It is a social visit to spend time with Charlotte and to see her new home. Elizabeth also holds some curiosity about Mr. Darcy since Hunsford is in close proximity to his estate, Rosings Park.