P&P #5
"To Elizabeth, however, he voluntarily acknowledged that the necessity of his absence had been self-imposed" (88)

I chose this quote because it shows Mr. Wickham's true qualities and Lizzy's inablity to recognize those flaws. Elizabeth likes Mr. Wickham and so she believes he is a perfect man, but we see how Mr. Wickham has some serious character flaws. However, Lizzy is blind to these things because of her infatuation with Mr. Wickham. Also, Lizzy blocks out all the bad things about Mr. Wickham because of her prejudice against Darcy.

“‘I ask only a comfortable home; and considering Mr. Collins’s character, connections, and situation in life, I am convinced that my chance of happiness with him is as fair, as most people can boast on entering the marriage state’”(96).

I chose this quote because it is an example of a mercenary marriage. Charlotte is not in love with Mr. Collins at all and is not looking to fall in love with someone. All Charlotte wants is financial security so that she knows she never has to worry about anything. Although I believe that this motive for getting married is outrageous, I can understand the reasoning behind it in those days. However, I am always surprised that they care about it so much to even think about marrying Mr. Collins.