Quote by Jane Austen

An unhappy alternative is before you, Elizabeth. From this day you must be a stranger to one of your parents. Your mother will never see you again if you do not marry Mr. Collins, and I will never see you again if you do.

An unhappy alternative is before you, Elizabeth. From this d

Summary

In this quote from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, Elizabeth Bennet's father, Mr. Bennet, presents her with an ultimatum regarding her marriage prospects. He informs her that if she refuse to marry Mr. Collins, she will lose her mother's support, and if she agrees to the marriage, she will lose her father's affection. This captures the conflict Elizabeth faces between love and societal obligations, highlighting the limited options available to women in regency-era England and the choices they were forced to make in order to ensure financial security or familial harmony.

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Marriage Choice Parents Husbands Proposals

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