The next day opened a new scene at Longbourn. Mr. Collins made his declaration in form. Having resolved to do it without loss of time, as his leave of absence extended only to the following Saturday, and having no feelings of diffidence to make it distressing to himself even at the moment, he set about it in a very orderly manner, with all the observances, which he supposed a regular part of the business. On finding Mrs. Bennet, Elizabeth, and one of the younger girls together, soon after breakfast, he addressed the mother in these words:
"May I hope, madam, for your interest with your fair daughter Elizabeth, when I solicit for the honour of a private audience with her in the course of this morning?"
(Sylvia Jung- Lizzy has no bussiness with Mr. Colling; however, Mrs. Bennet makes Lizzy talk with Mr. Collin. Lizzy knows that Mr. Collin will be proposing to her, therefore, she does not want to be alone in the room with him.)
Before Elizabeth had time for anything but a blush of surprise, Mrs. Bennet answered instantly, "Oh dear!—yes—certainly. I am sure Lizzy will be very happy—I am sure she can have no objection. Come, Kitty, I want you upstairs." And, gathering her work together, she was hastening away, when Elizabeth called out:
"Dear madam, do not go. I beg you will not go. Mr. Collins must excuse me. He can have nothing to say to me that anybody need not hear. I am going away myself."
"No, no, nonsense, Lizzy. I desire you to stay where you are." And upon Elizabeth's seeming really, with vexed and embarrassed looks, about to escape, she added: "Lizzy, I insist upon your staying and hearing Mr. Collins."
Elizabeth would not oppose such an injunction—
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvBR_aKU7tc (Misery by Maroon 5)
Sally Park Although the song and the context of the novel may not match, it still portrays some emotions that Jane must be feeling as she is about to receive the proposal from Mr. Collins. As Mrs. Bennett tries to leave Mr. Collins and Elizabeth some privacy, Elizabeth tries to avoid that moment. I can imagine Elizabeth saying "why do you do what you do to me. Why won't you answer me…" because Mrs. Bennett is always trying to get rid of her daughters as soon as possible to affluent men without considering the feelings of her daughters very much. Also since, even her family seems to simply get her married off, she must feel as the song suggests, "I am in misery. There ain't nobody who can comfort me."
and a moment's consideration making her also sensible that it would be wisest to get it over as soon and as quietly as possible, she sat down again and tried to conceal, by incessant employment the feelings which were divided between distress and diversion. Mrs. Bennet and Kitty walked off, and as soon as they were gone, Mr. Collins began.
"Believe me, my dear Miss Elizabeth, that your modesty, so far from doing you any disservice, rather adds to your other perfections. You would have been less amiable in my eyes had there not been this little unwillingness; but allow me to assure you, that I have your respected mother's permission for this address. You can hardly doubt the purport of my discourse, however your natural delicacy may lead you to dissemble; my attentions have been too marked to be mistaken. Almost as soon as I entered the house, I singled you out as the companion
Something About Us - Daft Punk - [Sarah Hwang - Mr. Collins obviously would think that his timing of his proposal may not be the most appropriate moment for Elizabeth. However just like the lyrics of the song towards the end "I might not be the right one It might not be the right time But there's something about us I've got to tell Some kind of secret I will share with you I need you more than anything in my life I want you more than anything in my life" --these words are similar to the points Mr. Collins is making.]
of my future life. But before I am run away with by my feelings on this subject, perhaps it would be advisable for me to state my reasons for marrying—and, moreover, for coming into Hertfordshire with the design of selecting a wife, as I certainly did."
The idea of Mr. Collins, with all his solemn composure, being run away with by his feelings, made Elizabeth so near laughing, that she could not use the short pause he allowed in any attempt to stop him further, and he continued:
(Sarah Cho - For this scene, Elizabeth really doesn't want to hear Mr. Collins' proposal, however, is ordered to do so. Specifically, she had no intention to truly even listen to him. The lyrics in this song shows that a girl doesn't want to hear boys talking about flattery and pride, and want them to stop talking.)
"My reasons for marrying are, first, that I think it a right thing for every clergyman in easy circumstances (like myself) to set the example of matrimony in his parish; secondly, that I am convinced that it will add very greatly to my happiness; and thirdly—which perhaps I ought to have mentioned earlier, that it is the particular advice and recommendation of the very noble lady whom I have the honour of calling patroness. Twice has she condescended to give me her opinion (unasked too!) on this subject; and it was but the very Saturday night before I left Hunsford—between our pools at quadrille, while Mrs. Jenkinson was arranging Miss de Bourgh's footstool, that she said, 'Mr. Collins, you must marry. A clergyman like you must marry. Choose properly, choose a gentlewoman for my sake; and for your own, let her be an active, useful sort of person, not brought up high, but able to make a small income go a good way. This is my advice. Find such a woman as soon as you can, bring her to Hunsford, and I will visit her.' Allow me, by the way, to observe, my fair cousin, that I do not reckon the notice and kindness of Lady Catherine de Bourgh as among the least of the advantages in my power to offer. You will find her manners beyond anything I can describe; and your wit and vivacity, I think, must be acceptable to her, especially when tempered with the silence and respect which her rank will inevitably excite. Thus much for my general intention in favour of matrimony; it remains to be told why my views were directed towards Longbourn instead of my own neighbourhood, where I can assure you there are many amiable young women. But the fact is, that being, as I am, to inherit this estate after the death of your honoured father (who, however, may live many years longer), I could not satisfy myself without resolving to choose a wife from among his daughters, that the loss to them might be as little as possible, when the melancholy event takes place—which, however, as I have already said, may not be for several years. This has been my motive, my fair cousin, and I flatter myself it will not sink me in your esteem. And now nothing remains for me but to assure you in the most animated language of the violence of my affection. To fortune I am perfectly indifferent, and shall make no demand of that nature on your father, since I am well aware that it could not be complied with; and that one thousand pounds in the four per cents, which will not be yours till after your mother's decease, is all that you may ever be entitled to. On that head, therefore, I shall be uniformly silent; and you may assure yourself that no ungenerous reproach shall ever pass my lips when we are married." Marry song - Band of horses
Jenice Lee - This song is dedicated to one man who wants to marry another girl of his love. Although the intention of marrying is different from Mr. Collins and the singer, I thought that the whole marrying process was similar, making this song apt for this part. The lyric of this song starts off with "I'll marry my lover in a place to admire," which is a proposal, and in the above paragraph, Mr. Collins is trying to list the reasons why he wants to marry.)
(Jay Kim - The proposal does not matter to Elizabeth, because she has no intentions of marrying him. I also chose this song because Mr. Collins wants to marry Elizabeth for his self-fulfillment. "You only see what people want you to see" - Lord Catherine giving him advice about how marriage would help his status. The song also fits in the context because, it shows how Elizabeth is free to decline the proposal)
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBVSjNoJCuk - Jay Kim - Mr. Collins only talks about the benefits he would gain from a marriage such as fame and wealth that are depicted in the song.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=768yOtCGLII
( Sam Lee - During the section of the novel, Mr. Collins proposes to Elizabeth to marry him. However Mr. Collins is obviously not the most ideal type of man for Elizabeth, so she refuses to marry him. The singer of the song is naming all the conditions that can be changed about him and if that will change her mind to marry him.)
Song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOMe2TJc8uM
(Jisoo Jean: In the first verse of the song, it says, "I think I wanna marry you," which conveys Mr. Collins' willingness to marry Elizabeth. In the above paragraph, Mr. Collins lists the reasons why he wants to marry Elizabeth, including her "wit and vivacity" in order to convince her to say yes, just as the song urges the girl to say yes to the marriage proposal.)
It was absolutely necessary to interrupt him now.
"You are too hasty, sir," she cried. "You forget that I have made no answer. Let me do it without further loss of time. Accept my thanks for the compliment you are paying me. I am very sensible of the honour of your proposals, but it is impossible for me to do otherwise than to decline them."
<Hajung Kim- The song mentions how just because a person is woman doesn't mean she should be quiet and not speak her mind. This represents Elizabeth as a character and her response to Mr.Collins' marriage proposal. Elizabeth unlike the other women so far, doesn't quite follow the custom of the women of the time period. She speaks her mind and engages in reading from time to time. To Mr.Collins, Elizabeth strongly emphasizes her feelings and thoughts in regards to his proposal. Later in the conversation, despite all the things that Mr.Collins says to Elizabeth that might persuade her, she is assertive of her own beliefs and continues to decline the marriage proposal. This action is reflected in the song how woman should express herself and remain quiet.>
(Sam Lee - Mr. Collins asks Elizabeth to marry him, however Elizabeth refuses. Since Elizabeth wanted to be polite to Mr. Collins, she used the politest way of refusing the proposal. But it is clear that she is desperate to say "No means no" to him, especially when Mr. Collins proposes o her for the second time after the refusal.)
"I am not now to learn," replied Mr. Collins, with a formal wave of the hand, "that it is usual with young ladies to reject the addresses of the man whom they secretly mean to accept, when he first applies for their favour; and that sometimes the refusal is repeated a second, or even a third time. I am therefore by no means discouraged by what you have just said, and shall hope to lead you to the altar ere long.
(Rachel Choi- This is probably what Elizabeth felt when Mr. Collins asked her to marry him. In fact, her "A List" may be Mr. Darcy even though she may not realize by now. Elizabeth may not even put Mr. Collins on the B List because he is such comical figure. However, since Mrs. Bennet insists, Elizabeth may have to put Mr. Collins at least on the B List.)
"Upon my word, sir," cried Elizabeth, "your hope is a rather extraordinary one after my declaration. I do assure you that I am not one of those young ladies (if such young ladies there are) who are so daring as to risk their happiness on the chance of being asked a second time. I am perfectly serious in my refusal. You could not make me happy, and I am convinced that I am the last woman in the world who could make you so. Nay, were your friend Lady Catherine to know me, I am persuaded she would find me in every respect ill qualified for the situation."
Sally Park - Marriage Proposals That Went Awry This part of the novel shows how Elizabeth somewhat cruelly rejected Mr. Collins's marriage proposal. Even though it was not a marriage of love or any relationship other than relatives, Elizabeth strongly denied that she would marry him. And it must have been much more embarrassing because almost all the Bennetts knew that Mr. Collins would propose. This article shows some other modern examples of public proposals that usually ended up rejected.
(Joodi Son- Even when Elizabeth says NO to Mr. Collins marriage proposal over and over again he doesn't seem to get her point. So when so says "I am perfectly serious in my refusal." it sounds like to me that is just a way of saying no means no and I MEAN IT! in the olden days.)
Article: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1091710/Women-play-hard-to-test-helpful-men-raising-children-say-scientists.html
(Jisoo Jean: In this section of the novel, Mr Collins finds it hard to take Lizzy's rejection because he shrugs it off as women's playing-hard-to-get technique. He merely assumes that she is declining his suggestion to be polite, whereas she is not. This article details the reasons behind the playing-hard-to-get technique, which scientists now think is caused by women wanting to find out whether men will cooperate in childraising. It is interesting in that this takes a pragmatic approach to the phenomenon, stating practical and down-to-earth reasons for seemingly puzzling behaviour.)
"Were it certain that Lady Catherine would think so," said Mr. Collins very gravely—"but I cannot imagine that her ladyship would at all disapprove of you. And you may be certain when I have the honour of seeing her again, I shall speak in the very highest terms of your modesty, economy, and other amiable qualification."
"Indeed, Mr. Collins, all praise of me will be unnecessary. You must give me leave to judge for myself, and pay me the compliment of believing what I say. I wish you very happy and very rich, and by refusing your hand, do all in my power to prevent your being otherwise. In making me the offer, you must have satisfied the delicacy of your feelings with regard to my family, and may take possession of Longbourn estate whenever it falls, without any self-reproach. This matter may be considered, therefore, as finally settled." And rising as she thus spoke, she would have quitted the room, had Mr. Collins not thus addressed her:
"When I do myself the honour of speaking to you next on the subject, I shall hope to receive a more favourable answer than you have now given me; though I am far from accusing you of cruelty at present, because I know it to be the established custom of your sex to reject a man on the first application, and perhaps you have even now said as much to encourage my suit as would be consistent with the true delicacy of the female character."
[Daniel Kim: - Mike Posner
In this scenario, Mr. Collins takes his rejection nonchalantly, to the point where he just looks ignorant and socially awkward. In his mind, he just thinks Elizabeth is "cooler than me (him)." In the song, Mike Posner sings as if he's talking to a girl: "you think you are cooler than me" - which is sort of how Mr. Collins understands his rejection. He believes she'll accept him soon, and that Elizabeth is just "acting cool." ]
(Corie Hahn- The song is Center of Attention by Jackson Waters. The exchange between Mr. Collins and Elizabeth definitely shows the marking of Mr. Collins willing to wait for Elizabeth because of her title and what she could bring to him. And also, he realizes that she would also like to be independent at the same time as the lyric states, "You want your independence." and also, he is willing to "give whatever he needs" to have her.)
Lauren Kang- As we can all see, Mr. Collins gets rejected from Elizabeth for his proposal. Although he continuously states and annoys Elizabeth by saying that women are the type of people who always reject their first trial but eventually ends up accepting it. However, despite his tries and efforts, Elizabeth's answer seems to be the same. Just like the picture Elizabeth's rejection for Mr. Collins gave a severe wound or scar on his pride. In the image, pride is symbolized as the man's heart since that's what is the most important for his characteristics. Her rejection towards Mr. Collins is shown as the women in the picture taking the heart out from the man brutally. It definitely matches with Elizabeth's polite but brutal rejection towards Mr. Collins.
"Really, Mr. Collins," cried Elizabeth with some warmth, "you puzzle me exceedingly. If what I have hitherto said can appear to you in the form of encouragement, I know not how to express my refusal in such a way as to convince you of its being one."
"You must give me leave to flatter myself, my dear cousin, that your refusal of my addresses is merely words of course. My reasons for believing it are briefly these: It does not appear to me that my hand is unworthy your acceptance, or that the establishment I can offer would be any other than highly desirable. My situation in life, my connections with the family of de Bourgh, and my relationship to your own, are circumstances highly in my favour; and you should take it into further consideration, that in spite of your manifold attractions, it is by no means certain that another offer of marriage may ever be made you. Your portion is unhappily so small that it will in all likelihood undo the effects of your loveliness and amiable qualifications. As I must therefore conclude that you are not serious in your rejection of me, I shall choose to attribute it to your wish of increasing my love by suspense, according to the usual practice of elegant females."
"I do assure you, sir, that I have no pretensions whatever to that kind of elegance which consists in tormenting a respectable man. I would rather be paid the compliment of being believed sincere. I thank you again and again for the honour you have done me in your proposals, but to accept them is absolutely impossible. My feelings in every respect forbid it. Can I speak plainer? Do not consider me now as an elegant female, intending to plague you, but as a rational creature, speaking the truth from her heart."
"You are uniformly charming!" cried he, with an air of awkward gallantry; "and I am persuaded that when sanctioned by the express authority of both your excellent parents, my proposals will not fail of being acceptable."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_sjGfSijb0&feature=fvst
Martin Solveig- "Rejection"
(Sylvia Jung- The lyrics states Try to show her a different men, But her reaction is the same, I spent so much energy,But she keeps rejecting me. Lizzy keeps rejecting Mr. Collins proposal, however, Mr. Collin continues to persuade Lizzy to marry him.)
Beyonce - If I Were a Boy
Song: (Beatrice Park) In this song, the female narrator says that "If I were a boy / I think I could understand / How it feels to love a girl / I swear I'd be a better man / I'd listen to her ... But you're just a boy / You don't understand... You don't listen to her." Mr. Collins is trying to get married just for the sake of getting married. He doesn't understand "how it feels to love a girl." Naturally, Lizzy refuses to get married with him but he doesn't listen to her. Assuming that she is being coquettish like other women, he doesn't even attempt to understand Lizzy.
To such perseverance in wilful self-deception Elizabeth would make no reply, and immediately and in silence withdrew; determined, if he persisted in considering her repeated refusals as flattering encouragement, to apply to her father, whose negative might be uttered in such a manner as to be decisive, and whose behavior at least could not be mistaken for the affectation and coquetry of an elegant female.
<<Elaine Lee>>
She's Playing Hard To Get - Hi-Five
"Italian PM told young women to marry rich."
(Eunice Jang - The article talks about how Italian Prime Minister jokes that young women should marry with rich guy, better if he is old, in order to have a wealthy life. Elizabeth is in a similar situation, where wealthy Mr. Collins asked her to marry with him. If she marries with Mr. Collins, she would have a affluent life even after her father dies. However, she refuses to marry with a man who only seeks for his own happiness and doesn't consider nor love her. Thus she refuses Mr. Collins' request, just like how the Italian Prime Minister's wife is looking for a divorce with him.)
French Priest Pierre-Bienvenu Noailles
(Eunice Jang - The picture portrays a priest, who looks selfish and self-centered, just like how Mr. Collins is. The only reason that Mr. Collins wants to marry with Elizabeth is because it would make him happy and look better. He doesn't love nor consider Elizabeth, but only thinks about himself. As Elizabeth realizes Mr. Collins' purpose, she keep refuses his proposal. However, Mr. Collins thinks that Elizabeth is just acting out in order to be looked more noble. No matter what Elizabeth says, he accepts them positively and doesn't consider them thoughtfully. )
Elaine Lee:
Chapter 19: She’s Playing Hard to Get - Hi-Five
“She’s Playing Hard to get” seems to be an appropriate song to play at the end of chapter nineteen. The end of chapter nineteen is the scene in which Elizabeth rejects Mr. Collins’ proposal five times. Even though Elizabeth rejects his proposal five times, Mr. Collins still seems like he hasn’t grasped the gravity of the situation. He merely thinks she is rejecting because he believes that is what proper females are told to do and that he is a perfect match for Elizabeth. Basically, in modern phrase, he thinks she is trying to play hard-to-get, but in fact Elizabeth really doesn’t want to marry Mr. Collins. Quotes from the book such as “I shall choose to attribute it to your wish of increasing my love by suspense, according to the usual practice of elegant females.” and “You are uniformly charming! And I am persuaded that when sanctioned by the express authority of both your excellent parents, my proposals will not fail of being acceptable” portray Mr. Collins’ blindness. He strongly insists that she will change her mind soon and that she is only doing what “elegant females” do. Lyrics from the song such as “she likes me, she’s playing, she’s playing hard, she’s playing hard to get” is exactly what Mr. Collins is thinking inside his head while rationalizing the situation in his own way. Like Mr. Collins says he is a suitable husband and how there is no way that Elizabeth wouldn’t like him, the lyrics to the song says “I can tell by the look in her eyes that she’s into me” “I can feel her vibe for me even though she hasn’t said a word” also depicts the situation that is going on in this portion of the novel.
Chapter 19
The next day opened a new scene at Longbourn. Mr. Collins made his declaration in form. Having resolved to do it without loss of time, as his leave of absence extended only to the following Saturday, and having no feelings of diffidence to make it distressing to himself even at the moment, he set about it in a very orderly manner, with all the observances, which he supposed a regular part of the business. On finding Mrs. Bennet, Elizabeth, and one of the younger girls together, soon after breakfast, he addressed the mother in these words:"May I hope, madam, for your interest with your fair daughter Elizabeth, when I solicit for the honour of a private audience with her in the course of this morning?"
(Sylvia Jung- Lizzy has no bussiness with Mr. Colling; however, Mrs. Bennet makes Lizzy talk with Mr. Collin. Lizzy knows that Mr. Collin will be proposing to her, therefore, she does not want to be alone in the room with him.)
Before Elizabeth had time for anything but a blush of surprise, Mrs. Bennet answered instantly, "Oh dear!—yes—certainly. I am sure Lizzy will be very happy—I am sure she can have no objection. Come, Kitty, I want you upstairs." And, gathering her work together, she was hastening away, when Elizabeth called out:
"Dear madam, do not go. I beg you will not go. Mr. Collins must excuse me. He can have nothing to say to me that anybody need not hear. I am going away myself."
"No, no, nonsense, Lizzy. I desire you to stay where you are." And upon Elizabeth's seeming really, with vexed and embarrassed looks, about to escape, she added: "Lizzy, I insist upon your staying and hearing Mr. Collins."
Elizabeth would not oppose such an injunction—
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvBR_aKU7tc (Misery by Maroon 5)
Sally Park
Although the song and the context of the novel may not match, it still portrays some emotions that Jane must be feeling as she is about to receive the proposal from Mr. Collins. As Mrs. Bennett tries to leave Mr. Collins and Elizabeth some privacy, Elizabeth tries to avoid that moment. I can imagine Elizabeth saying "why do you do what you do to me. Why won't you answer me…" because Mrs. Bennett is always trying to get rid of her daughters as soon as possible to affluent men without considering the feelings of her daughters very much. Also since, even her family seems to simply get her married off, she must feel as the song suggests, "I am in misery. There ain't nobody who can comfort me."
and a moment's consideration making her also sensible that it would be wisest to get it over as soon and as quietly as possible, she sat down again and tried to conceal, by incessant employment the feelings which were divided between distress and diversion. Mrs. Bennet and Kitty walked off, and as soon as they were gone, Mr. Collins began.
"Believe me, my dear Miss Elizabeth, that your modesty, so far from doing you any disservice, rather adds to your other perfections. You would have been less amiable in my eyes had there not been this little unwillingness; but allow me to assure you, that I have your respected mother's permission for this address. You can hardly doubt the purport of my discourse, however your natural delicacy may lead you to dissemble; my attentions have been too marked to be mistaken. Almost as soon as I entered the house, I singled you out as the companion
Something About Us - Daft Punk - [Sarah Hwang - Mr. Collins obviously would think that his timing of his proposal may not be the most appropriate moment for Elizabeth. However just like the lyrics of the song towards the end "I might not be the right one It might not be the right time But there's something about us I've got to tell Some kind of secret I will share with you I need you more than anything in my life I want you more than anything in my life" --these words are similar to the points Mr. Collins is making.]
of my future life. But before I am run away with by my feelings on this subject, perhaps it would be advisable for me to state my reasons for marrying—and, moreover, for coming into Hertfordshire with the design of selecting a wife, as I certainly did."
The idea of Mr. Collins, with all his solemn composure, being run away with by his feelings, made Elizabeth so near laughing, that she could not use the short pause he allowed in any attempt to stop him further, and he continued:
(Sarah Cho - For this scene, Elizabeth really doesn't want to hear Mr. Collins' proposal, however, is ordered to do so. Specifically, she had no intention to truly even listen to him. The lyrics in this song shows that a girl doesn't want to hear boys talking about flattery and pride, and want them to stop talking.)
"My reasons for marrying are, first, that I think it a right thing for every clergyman in easy circumstances (like myself) to set the example of matrimony in his parish; secondly, that I am convinced that it will add very greatly to my happiness; and thirdly—which perhaps I ought to have mentioned earlier, that it is the particular advice and recommendation of the very noble lady whom I have the honour of calling patroness. Twice has she condescended to give me her opinion (unasked too!) on this subject; and it was but the very Saturday night before I left Hunsford—between our pools at quadrille, while Mrs. Jenkinson was arranging Miss de Bourgh's footstool, that she said, 'Mr. Collins, you must marry. A clergyman like you must marry. Choose properly, choose a gentlewoman for my sake; and for your own, let her be an active, useful sort of person, not brought up high, but able to make a small income go a good way. This is my advice. Find such a woman as soon as you can, bring her to Hunsford, and I will visit her.' Allow me, by the way, to observe, my fair cousin, that I do not reckon the notice and kindness of Lady Catherine de Bourgh as among the least of the advantages in my power to offer. You will find her manners beyond anything I can describe; and your wit and vivacity, I think, must be acceptable to her, especially when tempered with the silence and respect which her rank will inevitably excite. Thus much for my general intention in favour of matrimony; it remains to be told why my views were directed towards Longbourn instead of my own neighbourhood, where I can assure you there are many amiable young women. But the fact is, that being, as I am, to inherit this estate after the death of your honoured father (who, however, may live many years longer), I could not satisfy myself without resolving to choose a wife from among his daughters, that the loss to them might be as little as possible, when the melancholy event takes place—which, however, as I have already said, may not be for several years. This has been my motive, my fair cousin, and I flatter myself it will not sink me in your esteem. And now nothing remains for me but to assure you in the most animated language of the violence of my affection. To fortune I am perfectly indifferent, and shall make no demand of that nature on your father, since I am well aware that it could not be complied with; and that one thousand pounds in the four per cents, which will not be yours till after your mother's decease, is all that you may ever be entitled to. On that head, therefore, I shall be uniformly silent; and you may assure yourself that no ungenerous reproach shall ever pass my lips when we are married."
Marry song - Band of horses
Jenice Lee - This song is dedicated to one man who wants to marry another girl of his love. Although the intention of marrying is different from Mr. Collins and the singer, I thought that the whole marrying process was similar, making this song apt for this part. The lyric of this song starts off with "I'll marry my lover in a place to admire," which is a proposal, and in the above paragraph, Mr. Collins is trying to list the reasons why he wants to marry.)
(Jay Kim - The proposal does not matter to Elizabeth, because she has no intentions of marrying him. I also chose this song because Mr. Collins wants to marry Elizabeth for his self-fulfillment. "You only see what people want you to see" - Lord Catherine giving him advice about how marriage would help his status. The song also fits in the context because, it shows how Elizabeth is free to decline the proposal)
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBVSjNoJCuk - Jay Kim - Mr. Collins only talks about the benefits he would gain from a marriage such as fame and wealth that are depicted in the song.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=768yOtCGLII
( Sam Lee - During the section of the novel, Mr. Collins proposes to Elizabeth to marry him. However Mr. Collins is obviously not the most ideal type of man for Elizabeth, so she refuses to marry him. The singer of the song is naming all the conditions that can be changed about him and if that will change her mind to marry him.)
Song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOMe2TJc8uM
(Jisoo Jean: In the first verse of the song, it says, "I think I wanna marry you," which conveys Mr. Collins' willingness to marry Elizabeth. In the above paragraph, Mr. Collins lists the reasons why he wants to marry Elizabeth, including her "wit and vivacity" in order to convince her to say yes, just as the song urges the girl to say yes to the marriage proposal.)
It was absolutely necessary to interrupt him now.
"You are too hasty, sir," she cried. "You forget that I have made no answer. Let me do it without further loss of time. Accept my thanks for the compliment you are paying me. I am very sensible of the honour of your proposals, but it is impossible for me to do otherwise than to decline them."
<Hajung Kim- The song mentions how just because a person is woman doesn't mean she should be quiet and not speak her mind. This represents Elizabeth as a character and her response to Mr.Collins' marriage proposal. Elizabeth unlike the other women so far, doesn't quite follow the custom of the women of the time period. She speaks her mind and engages in reading from time to time. To Mr.Collins, Elizabeth strongly emphasizes her feelings and thoughts in regards to his proposal. Later in the conversation, despite all the things that Mr.Collins says to Elizabeth that might persuade her, she is assertive of her own beliefs and continues to decline the marriage proposal. This action is reflected in the song how woman should express herself and remain quiet.>
(Sam Lee - Mr. Collins asks Elizabeth to marry him, however Elizabeth refuses. Since Elizabeth wanted to be polite to Mr. Collins, she used the politest way of refusing the proposal. But it is clear that she is desperate to say "No means no" to him, especially when Mr. Collins proposes o her for the second time after the refusal.)
"I am not now to learn," replied Mr. Collins, with a formal wave of the hand, "that it is usual with young ladies to reject the addresses of the man whom they secretly mean to accept, when he first applies for their favour; and that sometimes the refusal is repeated a second, or even a third time. I am therefore by no means discouraged by what you have just said, and shall hope to lead you to the altar ere long.
"Upon my word, sir," cried Elizabeth, "your hope is a rather extraordinary one after my declaration. I do assure you that I am not one of those young ladies (if such young ladies there are) who are so daring as to risk their happiness on the chance of being asked a second time. I am perfectly serious in my refusal. You could not make me happy, and I am convinced that I am the last woman in the world who could make you so. Nay, were your friend Lady Catherine to know me, I am persuaded she would find me in every respect ill qualified for the situation."
Sally Park - Marriage Proposals That Went Awry
This part of the novel shows how Elizabeth somewhat cruelly rejected Mr. Collins's marriage proposal. Even though it was not a marriage of love or any relationship other than relatives, Elizabeth strongly denied that she would marry him. And it must have been much more embarrassing because almost all the Bennetts knew that Mr. Collins would propose. This article shows some other modern examples of public proposals that usually ended up rejected.
(Joodi Son- Even when Elizabeth says NO to Mr. Collins marriage proposal over and over again he doesn't seem to get her point. So when so says "I am perfectly serious in my refusal." it sounds like to me that is just a way of saying no means no and I MEAN IT! in the olden days.)
Article: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1091710/Women-play-hard-to-test-helpful-men-raising-children-say-scientists.html
(Jisoo Jean: In this section of the novel, Mr Collins finds it hard to take Lizzy's rejection because he shrugs it off as women's playing-hard-to-get technique. He merely assumes that she is declining his suggestion to be polite, whereas she is not. This article details the reasons behind the playing-hard-to-get technique, which scientists now think is caused by women wanting to find out whether men will cooperate in childraising. It is interesting in that this takes a pragmatic approach to the phenomenon, stating practical and down-to-earth reasons for seemingly puzzling behaviour.)
"Were it certain that Lady Catherine would think so," said Mr. Collins very gravely—"but I cannot imagine that her ladyship would at all disapprove of you. And you may be certain when I have the honour of seeing her again, I shall speak in the very highest terms of your modesty, economy, and other amiable qualification."
"Indeed, Mr. Collins, all praise of me will be unnecessary. You must give me leave to judge for myself, and pay me the compliment of believing what I say. I wish you very happy and very rich, and by refusing your hand, do all in my power to prevent your being otherwise. In making me the offer, you must have satisfied the delicacy of your feelings with regard to my family, and may take possession of Longbourn estate whenever it falls, without any self-reproach. This matter may be considered, therefore, as finally settled." And rising as she thus spoke, she would have quitted the room, had Mr. Collins not thus addressed her:
"When I do myself the honour of speaking to you next on the subject, I shall hope to receive a more favourable answer than you have now given me; though I am far from accusing you of cruelty at present, because I know it to be the established custom of your sex to reject a man on the first application, and perhaps you have even now said as much to encourage my suit as would be consistent with the true delicacy of the female character."
[Daniel Kim: - Mike Posner
In this scenario, Mr. Collins takes his rejection nonchalantly, to the point where he just looks ignorant and socially awkward. In his mind, he just thinks Elizabeth is "cooler than me (him)." In the song, Mike Posner sings as if he's talking to a girl: "you think you are cooler than me" - which is sort of how Mr. Collins understands his rejection. He believes she'll accept him soon, and that Elizabeth is just "acting cool." ]
(Corie Hahn- The song is Center of Attention by Jackson Waters. The exchange between Mr. Collins and Elizabeth definitely shows the marking of Mr. Collins willing to wait for Elizabeth because of her title and what she could bring to him. And also, he realizes that she would also like to be independent at the same time as the lyric states, "You want your independence." and also, he is willing to "give whatever he needs" to have her.)
Lauren Kang- As we can all see, Mr. Collins gets rejected from Elizabeth for his proposal. Although he continuously states and annoys Elizabeth by saying that women are the type of people who always reject their first trial but eventually ends up accepting it. However, despite his tries and efforts, Elizabeth's answer seems to be the same. Just like the picture Elizabeth's rejection for Mr. Collins gave a severe wound or scar on his pride. In the image, pride is symbolized as the man's heart since that's what is the most important for his characteristics. Her rejection towards Mr. Collins is shown as the women in the picture taking the heart out from the man brutally. It definitely matches with Elizabeth's polite but brutal rejection towards Mr. Collins.
"Really, Mr. Collins," cried Elizabeth with some warmth, "you puzzle me exceedingly. If what I have hitherto said can appear to you in the form of encouragement, I know not how to express my refusal in such a way as to convince you of its being one."
"You must give me leave to flatter myself, my dear cousin, that your refusal of my addresses is merely words of course. My reasons for believing it are briefly these: It does not appear to me that my hand is unworthy your acceptance, or that the establishment I can offer would be any other than highly desirable. My situation in life, my connections with the family of de Bourgh, and my relationship to your own, are circumstances highly in my favour; and you should take it into further consideration, that in spite of your manifold attractions, it is by no means certain that another offer of marriage may ever be made you. Your portion is unhappily so small that it will in all likelihood undo the effects of your loveliness and amiable qualifications. As I must therefore conclude that you are not serious in your rejection of me, I shall choose to attribute it to your wish of increasing my love by suspense, according to the usual practice of elegant females."
"I do assure you, sir, that I have no pretensions whatever to that kind of elegance which consists in tormenting a respectable man. I would rather be paid the compliment of being believed sincere. I thank you again and again for the honour you have done me in your proposals, but to accept them is absolutely impossible. My feelings in every respect forbid it. Can I speak plainer? Do not consider me now as an elegant female, intending to plague you, but as a rational creature, speaking the truth from her heart."
"You are uniformly charming!" cried he, with an air of awkward gallantry; "and I am persuaded that when sanctioned by the express authority of both your excellent parents, my proposals will not fail of being acceptable."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_sjGfSijb0&feature=fvst
Martin Solveig- "Rejection"
(Sylvia Jung- The lyrics states Try to show her a different men, But her reaction is the same, I spent so much energy,But she keeps rejecting me. Lizzy keeps rejecting Mr. Collins proposal, however, Mr. Collin continues to persuade Lizzy to marry him.)
Beyonce - If I Were a Boy
Song:
(Beatrice Park) In this song, the female narrator says that "If I were a boy / I think I could understand / How it feels to love a girl / I swear I'd be a better man / I'd listen to her ... But you're just a boy / You don't understand... You don't listen to her." Mr. Collins is trying to get married just for the sake of getting married. He doesn't understand "how it feels to love a girl." Naturally, Lizzy refuses to get married with him but he doesn't listen to her. Assuming that she is being coquettish like other women, he doesn't even attempt to understand Lizzy.
To such perseverance in wilful self-deception Elizabeth would make no reply, and immediately and in silence withdrew; determined, if he persisted in considering her repeated refusals as flattering encouragement, to apply to her father, whose negative might be uttered in such a manner as to be decisive, and whose behavior at least could not be mistaken for the affectation and coquetry of an elegant female.
<<Elaine Lee>>
She's Playing Hard To Get - Hi-Five
"Italian PM told young women to marry rich."
(Eunice Jang - The article talks about how Italian Prime Minister jokes that young women should marry with rich guy, better if he is old, in order to have a wealthy life. Elizabeth is in a similar situation, where wealthy Mr. Collins asked her to marry with him. If she marries with Mr. Collins, she would have a affluent life even after her father dies. However, she refuses to marry with a man who only seeks for his own happiness and doesn't consider nor love her. Thus she refuses Mr. Collins' request, just like how the Italian Prime Minister's wife is looking for a divorce with him.)
French Priest Pierre-Bienvenu Noailles
(Eunice Jang - The picture portrays a priest, who looks selfish and self-centered, just like how Mr. Collins is. The only reason that Mr. Collins wants to marry with Elizabeth is because it would make him happy and look better. He doesn't love nor consider Elizabeth, but only thinks about himself. As Elizabeth realizes Mr. Collins' purpose, she keep refuses his proposal. However, Mr. Collins thinks that Elizabeth is just acting out in order to be looked more noble. No matter what Elizabeth says, he accepts them positively and doesn't consider them thoughtfully. )
Elaine Lee:
Chapter 19:
She’s Playing Hard to Get - Hi-Five
“She’s Playing Hard to get” seems to be an appropriate song to play at the end of chapter nineteen. The end of chapter nineteen is the scene in which Elizabeth rejects Mr. Collins’ proposal five times. Even though Elizabeth rejects his proposal five times, Mr. Collins still seems like he hasn’t grasped the gravity of the situation. He merely thinks she is rejecting because he believes that is what proper females are told to do and that he is a perfect match for Elizabeth. Basically, in modern phrase, he thinks she is trying to play hard-to-get, but in fact Elizabeth really doesn’t want to marry Mr. Collins. Quotes from the book such as “I shall choose to attribute it to your wish of increasing my love by suspense, according to the usual practice of elegant females.” and “You are uniformly charming! And I am persuaded that when sanctioned by the express authority of both your excellent parents, my proposals will not fail of being acceptable” portray Mr. Collins’ blindness. He strongly insists that she will change her mind soon and that she is only doing what “elegant females” do. Lyrics from the song such as “she likes me, she’s playing, she’s playing hard, she’s playing hard to get” is exactly what Mr. Collins is thinking inside his head while rationalizing the situation in his own way. Like Mr. Collins says he is a suitable husband and how there is no way that Elizabeth wouldn’t like him, the lyrics to the song says “I can tell by the look in her eyes that she’s into me” “I can feel her vibe for me even though she hasn’t said a word” also depicts the situation that is going on in this portion of the novel.
Chapter 20