Problem
A. Through their dialogue in chapter 11, what do we learn about the internal characteristics of Mr.Bingley, Elizabeth, and Mr. Darcy?
B. What paradox is beginning to emerge in both Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy's attitudes towards class and marriage with the Bennet sisters?
C. How are both Elizabeth & Mr. Darcy clouded by pride & prejudice?
D. Why has Mr. Collins come to Longbourne?
E. What is his character like, and to what does Austen attribute his personal characteristics? What figurative purpose will/does this character serve?
F. How does Mr. Collins' behavior toward Lady Catherine help to further illustrate his character?
G. What does the Longbourne estate entailment mean for the Bennet sisters? How is Austen making a comment on her society with this inclusion? How does Austen's characterization of Mr. Collins further aid in establishing her views on English inheritance laws?
H. What can we begin to assume about Lady Catherine's personality and attitude based solely on Mr. Collins' description of her, her daughter, and her estate?