Mr. Collins was not left long to the silent contemplation of his successful love; for Mrs. Bennet, having dawdled about in the vestibule to watch for the end of the conference, no sooner saw Elizabeth open the door and with quick step pass her towards the staircase, than she entered the breakfast-room, and congratulated both him and herself in warm terms on the happy prospect or their nearer connection. Mr. Collins received and returned these felicitations with equal pleasure, and then proceeded to relate the particulars of their interview, with the result of which he trusted he had every reason to be satisfied, since the refusal which his cousin had steadfastly given him would naturally flow from her bashful modesty and the genuine delicacy of her character.
This information, however, startled Mrs. Bennet; she would have been glad to be equally satisfied that her daughter had meant to encourage him by protesting against his proposals, but she dared not believe it, and could not help saying so.
"But, depend upon it, Mr. Collins," she added, "that Lizzy shall be brought to reason. I will speak to her about it directly. She is a very headstrong, foolish girl, and does not know her own interest but I will make her know it."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pc6fYuAoI4USatisfied, Richard Marx
(Sally B. - In the lyrics, it says "I won't give up until I'm satisfied." I think this particular line portrays the mental process that Mrs. Bennet is going through as she tries to arrange two of her daughters' marriages. Even though Elizabeth refuses to marry Mr. Collins several time, Mrs. Bennet insists on making the arrangement possible. It seems that she "won't give up" on the opportunity of getting two of her daughters married; she won't be satisfied until the marriages happen.)
"Pardon me for interrupting you, madam," cried Mr. Collins; "but if she is really headstrong and foolish, I know not whether she would altogether be a very desirable wife to a man in my situation, who naturally looks for happiness in the marriage state. If therefore she actually persists in rejecting my suit, perhaps it were better not to force her into accepting me, because if liable to such defects of temper, she could not contribute much to my felicity."
"Sir, you quite misunderstand me," said Mrs. Bennet, alarmed. "Lizzy is only headstrong in such matters as these. In everything else she is as good-natured a girl as ever lived. I will go directly to Mr. Bennet, and we shall very soon settle it with her, I am sure."
She would not give him time to reply, but hurrying instantly to her husband, called out as she entered the library, "Oh! Mr. Bennet, you are wanted immediately; we are all in an uproar. You must come and make Lizzy marry Mr. Collins, for she vows she will not have him, and if you do not make haste he will change his mind and not have her."
(Ian Cathers- I bet Mrs. Bennet wishes she could do what THIS MOTHER did. Mrs. Bennet is attempting to force her daughters to marry against their will, similar to this article. This shows how the view of arranged marriage has changed since the time of Pride and Prejudice)
Mr. Bennet raised his eyes from his book as she entered, and fixed them on her face with a calm unconcern which was not in the least altered by her communication.
"I have not the pleasure of understanding you," said he, when she had finished her speech. "Of what are you talking?"
"Of Mr. Collins and Lizzy. Lizzy declares she will not have Mr. Collins, and Mr. Collins begins to say that he will not have Lizzy."
"And what am I to do on the occasion? It seems an hopeless business."
"Speak to Lizzy about it yourself. Tell her that you insist upon her marrying him."
"Let her be called down. She shall hear my opinion."
Mrs. Bennet rang the bell, and Miss Elizabeth was summoned to the library.
"Come here, child," cried her father as she appeared. "I have sent for you on an affair of importance. I understand that Mr. Collins has made you an offer of marriage. Is it true?" Elizabeth replied that it was. "Very well—and this offer of marriage you have refused?"
"I have, sir."
"Very well. We now come to the point. Your mother insists upon your accepting it. Is it not so, Mrs. Bennet?"
"Yes, or I will never see her again."
"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."
[Paul Byeon] September - Cry For You
Even though Elizabeth "never had to say goodbye", she is suddenly in a situation in which either one of her choices is going to lead to an unfortunate outcome as Mr Bennet suggests: She'll "never see me again" as the song suggests. I thought that the song mixes well with the context not only because of the emotional grief that will come along but also for the lack of financial/social resources she will have to live with if she were to really make a decision between what have been offered to her to this point.
(Sarah Cho - http://ezinearticles.com/?Father-and-Daughter-Relationships&id=1351240. This article describes how the relationship with a father and a daughter and how this relationship can help or hurt the daughter. It is stated that if fathers encourage the daughter to take a risk, many of the daughters find it as the best encouragement since they have the support of the father. Likewise, when Elizabeth was called in to talk about the marriage, her father gave her the encouragement to not marry Mr. Collins by saying that he will not see her again if she did.)
Elizabeth could not but smile at such a conclusion of such a beginning, but Mrs. Bennet, who had persuaded herself that her husband regarded the affair as she wished, was excessively disappointed.
"What do you mean, Mr. Bennet, in talking this way? You promised me to insist upon her marrying him."
(Corie Hahn- The song is called Sacrifice by TATU and basically, this shows that Elizabeth is willing to sacrifice her own happiness and what she believed in. Surprisingly enough, her father chose not to go towards this direction because he sees that his daughter has much more potential to achieve whatever she wants and does not want her to sacrifice everything up for some random man.)
"My dear," replied her husband, "I have two small favours to request. First, that you will allow me the free use of my understanding on the present occasion; and secondly, of my room. I shall be glad to have the library to myself as soon as may be."
Not yet, however, in spite of her disappointment in her husband, did Mrs. Bennet give up the point. She talked to Elizabeth again and again; coaxed and threatened her by turns. She endeavoured to secure Jane in her interest; but Jane, with all possible mildness, declined interfering; and Elizabeth, sometimes with real earnestness, and sometimes with playful gaiety, replied to her attacks. Though her manner varied, however, her determination never did.
Song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nr3jMcs6ZdA (Do What You Want - Ok Go)
(Jisoo Jean: Mrs Bennet is extremely keen on the idea of Lizzy getting married to Mr. Collins and even says that she will not see Lizzy ever again if she refuses, even though Lizzy herself is reluctant. On the other hand, Mr Bennet takes a much more rational attitude, leaving the decision to Lizzy, for he knows that she will make a wise decision. The lyrics, "do what you want, what could go wrong?" reflect Mr Bennet's confidence and respect for Lizzy.)
Mr. Collins, meanwhile, was meditating in solitude on what had passed. He thought too well of himself to comprehend on what motives his cousin could refuse him; and though his pride was hurt, he suffered in no other way. His regard for her was quite imaginary; and the possibility of her deserving her mother's reproach prevented his feeling any regret.
While the family were in this confusion, Charlotte Lucas came to spend the day with them. She was met in the vestibule by Lydia, who, flying to her, cried in a half whisper, "I am glad you are come, for there is such fun here! What do you think has happened this morning? Mr. Collins has made an offer to Lizzy, and she will not have him."
Charlotte hardly had time to answer, before they were joined by Kitty, who came to tell the same news; and no sooner had they entered the breakfast-room, where Mrs. Bennet was alone, than she likewise began on the subject, calling on Miss Lucas for her compassion, and entreating her to persuade her friend Lizzy to comply with the wishes of all her family. "Pray do, my dear Miss Lucas," she added in a melancholy tone, "for nobody is on my side, nobody takes part with me. I am cruelly used, nobody feels for my poor nerves."
Charlotte's reply was spared by the entrance of Jane and Elizabeth.
"Aye, there she comes," continued Mrs. Bennet, "looking as unconcerned as may be, and caring no more for us than if we were at York, provided she can have her own way. But I tell you, Miss Lizzy—if you take it into your head to go on refusing every offer of marriage in this way, you will never get a husband at all—and I am sure I do not know who is to maintain you when your father is dead. I shall not be able to keep you—and so I warn you. I have done with you from this very day. I told you in the library, you know, that I should never speak to you again, and you will find me as good as my word. I have no pleasure in talking to undutiful children. Not that I have much pleasure, indeed, in talking to anybody. People who suffer as I do from nervous complaints can have no great inclination for talking. Nobody can tell what I suffer! But it is always so. Those who do not complain are never pitied."
Shut Up - Simple Plan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IHdaagXWas
(Rachel Choi - Simple Plan sings to someone who always tell them what to do and criticize them to just shut up. In the song, "you" always go on about how "I" make mistakes and cannot get things right. This may be the type of feeling Lizzie gets when her mother yell at her about her marriage. I am sure Lizzie wanted to cry out "shut up" to Mrs. Bennet if she could.)
Her daughters listened in silence to this effusion, sensible that any attempt to reason with her or soothe her would only increase the irritation. She talked on, therefore, without interruption from any of them, till they were joined by Mr. Collins, who entered the room with an air more stately than usual, and on perceiving whom, she said to the girls, "Now, I do insist upon it, that you, all of you, hold your tongues, and let me and Mr. Collins have a little conversation together."
Elizabeth passed quietly out of the room, Jane and Kitty followed, but Lydia stood her ground, determined to hear all she could; and Charlotte, detained first by the civility of Mr. Collins, whose inquiries after herself and all her family were very minute, and then by a little curiosity, satisfied herself with walking to the window and pretending not to hear. In a doleful voice Mrs. Bennet began the projected conversation: "Oh! Mr. Collins!"
"My dear madam," replied he, "let us be for ever silent on this point. Far be it from me," he presently continued, in a voice that marked his displeasure, "to resent the behaviour of your daughter. Resignation to inevitable evils is the evil duty of us all; the peculiar duty of a young man who has been so fortunate as I have been in early preferment; and I trust I am resigned. Perhaps not the less so from feeling a doubt of my positive happiness had my fair cousin honoured me with her hand; for I have often observed that resignation is never so perfect as when the blessing denied begins to lose somewhat of its value in our estimation. You will not, I hope, consider me as showing any disrespect to your family, my dear madam, by thus withdrawing my pretensions to your daughter's favour, without having paid yourself and Mr. Bennet the compliment of requesting you to interpose your authority in my behalf. My conduct may, I fear, be objectionable in having accepted my dismission from your daughter's lips instead of your own. But we are all liable to error. I have certainly meant well through the whole affair. My object has been to secure an amiable companion for myself, with due consideration for the advantage of all your family, and if my manner has been at all reprehensible, I here beg leave to apologise."
Shostakovich Symphony NO.11 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QTO0r7XsL4
(Jason Kim: In this passage, Elizabeth is very annoyed by both Mr. Collins and the situation she is in. Elizabeth strongly believes that she should be married to someone she loves rather than for family and money. Yet Mr. Collins would not understand her intentions in declining. The music is the second movement from Shostakovich Symphony NO.11. The music starts with annoying buzzes here and there. In the middle it gets big enough to sound as though someone is angry. Elizabeth might have felt getting annoyed at first and gradually becoming angry.)
Mingoo Park http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRzMtlZjXpU
Black Eyed Peas - Shut Up
(In this chapter, Mr.Collins proposes to Elizabeth. Elizabeth rejects him for five times but Mr.Collins does not accept the reality and keeps thinking that Elizabeth is just trying to be polite by not accepting him right away. I thought that this song fit in to this scene because this is probably what Elizabeth is keep saying to Mr.Collins inside her mind.)
(Eunice Jang - This song is the most typical song in Korea that describes desperation, which is a situation of Mr. Collins. He finally realizes that Elizabeth did refuse his proposal. As he never expected her to reject such wonderful opportunity, he feels unpleasant and is insulted by Elizabeth. )
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Mr. Collins was not left long to the silent contemplation of his successful love; for Mrs. Bennet, having dawdled about in the vestibule to watch for the end of the conference, no sooner saw Elizabeth open the door and with quick step pass her towards the staircase, than she entered the breakfast-room, and congratulated both him and herself in warm terms on the happy prospect or their nearer connection. Mr. Collins received and returned these felicitations with equal pleasure, and then proceeded to relate the particulars of their interview, with the result of which he trusted he had every reason to be satisfied, since the refusal which his cousin had steadfastly given him would naturally flow from her bashful modesty and the genuine delicacy of her character.This information, however, startled Mrs. Bennet; she would have been glad to be equally satisfied that her daughter had meant to encourage him by protesting against his proposals, but she dared not believe it, and could not help saying so.
"But, depend upon it, Mr. Collins," she added, "that Lizzy shall be brought to reason. I will speak to her about it directly. She is a very headstrong, foolish girl, and does not know her own interest but I will make her know it."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pc6fYuAoI4U Satisfied, Richard Marx
(Sally B. - In the lyrics, it says "I won't give up until I'm satisfied." I think this particular line portrays the mental process that Mrs. Bennet is going through as she tries to arrange two of her daughters' marriages. Even though Elizabeth refuses to marry Mr. Collins several time, Mrs. Bennet insists on making the arrangement possible. It seems that she "won't give up" on the opportunity of getting two of her daughters married; she won't be satisfied until the marriages happen.)
"Pardon me for interrupting you, madam," cried Mr. Collins; "but if she is really headstrong and foolish, I know not whether she would altogether be a very desirable wife to a man in my situation, who naturally looks for happiness in the marriage state. If therefore she actually persists in rejecting my suit, perhaps it were better not to force her into accepting me, because if liable to such defects of temper, she could not contribute much to my felicity."
"Sir, you quite misunderstand me," said Mrs. Bennet, alarmed. "Lizzy is only headstrong in such matters as these. In everything else she is as good-natured a girl as ever lived. I will go directly to Mr. Bennet, and we shall very soon settle it with her, I am sure."
She would not give him time to reply, but hurrying instantly to her husband, called out as she entered the library, "Oh! Mr. Bennet, you are wanted immediately; we are all in an uproar. You must come and make Lizzy marry Mr. Collins, for she vows she will not have him, and if you do not make haste he will change his mind and not have her."
(Ian Cathers- I bet Mrs. Bennet wishes she could do what THIS MOTHER did. Mrs. Bennet is attempting to force her daughters to marry against their will, similar to this article. This shows how the view of arranged marriage has changed since the time of Pride and Prejudice)
Mr. Bennet raised his eyes from his book as she entered, and fixed them on her face with a calm unconcern which was not in the least altered by her communication.
"I have not the pleasure of understanding you," said he, when she had finished her speech. "Of what are you talking?"
"Of Mr. Collins and Lizzy. Lizzy declares she will not have Mr. Collins, and Mr. Collins begins to say that he will not have Lizzy."
"And what am I to do on the occasion? It seems an hopeless business."
"Speak to Lizzy about it yourself. Tell her that you insist upon her marrying him."
"Let her be called down. She shall hear my opinion."
Mrs. Bennet rang the bell, and Miss Elizabeth was summoned to the library.
"Come here, child," cried her father as she appeared. "I have sent for you on an affair of importance. I understand that Mr. Collins has made you an offer of marriage. Is it true?" Elizabeth replied that it was. "Very well—and this offer of marriage you have refused?"
"I have, sir."
"Very well. We now come to the point. Your mother insists upon your accepting it. Is it not so, Mrs. Bennet?"
"Yes, or I will never see her again."
"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."
[Paul Byeon] September - Cry For You
Even though Elizabeth "never had to say goodbye", she is suddenly in a situation in which either one of her choices is going to lead to an unfortunate outcome as Mr Bennet suggests: She'll "never see me again" as the song suggests. I thought that the song mixes well with the context not only because of the emotional grief that will come along but also for the lack of financial/social resources she will have to live with if she were to really make a decision between what have been offered to her to this point.
(Sarah Cho - http://ezinearticles.com/?Father-and-Daughter-Relationships&id=1351240. This article describes how the relationship with a father and a daughter and how this relationship can help or hurt the daughter. It is stated that if fathers encourage the daughter to take a risk, many of the daughters find it as the best encouragement since they have the support of the father. Likewise, when Elizabeth was called in to talk about the marriage, her father gave her the encouragement to not marry Mr. Collins by saying that he will not see her again if she did.)
Elizabeth could not but smile at such a conclusion of such a beginning, but Mrs. Bennet, who had persuaded herself that her husband regarded the affair as she wished, was excessively disappointed.
"What do you mean, Mr. Bennet, in talking this way? You promised me to insist upon her marrying him."
(Corie Hahn- The song is called Sacrifice by TATU and basically, this shows that Elizabeth is willing to sacrifice her own happiness and what she believed in. Surprisingly enough, her father chose not to go towards this direction because he sees that his daughter has much more potential to achieve whatever she wants and does not want her to sacrifice everything up for some random man.)
"My dear," replied her husband, "I have two small favours to request. First, that you will allow me the free use of my understanding on the present occasion; and secondly, of my room. I shall be glad to have the library to myself as soon as may be."
Not yet, however, in spite of her disappointment in her husband, did Mrs. Bennet give up the point. She talked to Elizabeth again and again; coaxed and threatened her by turns. She endeavoured to secure Jane in her interest; but Jane, with all possible mildness, declined interfering; and Elizabeth, sometimes with real earnestness, and sometimes with playful gaiety, replied to her attacks. Though her manner varied, however, her determination never did.
Song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nr3jMcs6ZdA (Do What You Want - Ok Go)
(Jisoo Jean: Mrs Bennet is extremely keen on the idea of Lizzy getting married to Mr. Collins and even says that she will not see Lizzy ever again if she refuses, even though Lizzy herself is reluctant. On the other hand, Mr Bennet takes a much more rational attitude, leaving the decision to Lizzy, for he knows that she will make a wise decision. The lyrics, "do what you want, what could go wrong?" reflect Mr Bennet's confidence and respect for Lizzy.)
Mr. Collins, meanwhile, was meditating in solitude on what had passed. He thought too well of himself to comprehend on what motives his cousin could refuse him; and though his pride was hurt, he suffered in no other way. His regard for her was quite imaginary; and the possibility of her deserving her mother's reproach prevented his feeling any regret.
While the family were in this confusion, Charlotte Lucas came to spend the day with them. She was met in the vestibule by Lydia, who, flying to her, cried in a half whisper, "I am glad you are come, for there is such fun here! What do you think has happened this morning? Mr. Collins has made an offer to Lizzy, and she will not have him."
Charlotte hardly had time to answer, before they were joined by Kitty, who came to tell the same news; and no sooner had they entered the breakfast-room, where Mrs. Bennet was alone, than she likewise began on the subject, calling on Miss Lucas for her compassion, and entreating her to persuade her friend Lizzy to comply with the wishes of all her family. "Pray do, my dear Miss Lucas," she added in a melancholy tone, "for nobody is on my side, nobody takes part with me. I am cruelly used, nobody feels for my poor nerves."
Charlotte's reply was spared by the entrance of Jane and Elizabeth.
"Aye, there she comes," continued Mrs. Bennet, "looking as unconcerned as may be, and caring no more for us than if we were at York, provided she can have her own way. But I tell you, Miss Lizzy—if you take it into your head to go on refusing every offer of marriage in this way, you will never get a husband at all—and I am sure I do not know who is to maintain you when your father is dead. I shall not be able to keep you—and so I warn you. I have done with you from this very day. I told you in the library, you know, that I should never speak to you again, and you will find me as good as my word. I have no pleasure in talking to undutiful children. Not that I have much pleasure, indeed, in talking to anybody. People who suffer as I do from nervous complaints can have no great inclination for talking. Nobody can tell what I suffer! But it is always so. Those who do not complain are never pitied."
Shut Up - Simple Plan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IHdaagXWas
(Rachel Choi - Simple Plan sings to someone who always tell them what to do and criticize them to just shut up. In the song, "you" always go on about how "I" make mistakes and cannot get things right. This may be the type of feeling Lizzie gets when her mother yell at her about her marriage. I am sure Lizzie wanted to cry out "shut up" to Mrs. Bennet if she could.)
Her daughters listened in silence to this effusion, sensible that any attempt to reason with her or soothe her would only increase the irritation. She talked on, therefore, without interruption from any of them, till they were joined by Mr. Collins, who entered the room with an air more stately than usual, and on perceiving whom, she said to the girls, "Now, I do insist upon it, that you, all of you, hold your tongues, and let me and Mr. Collins have a little conversation together."
Elizabeth passed quietly out of the room, Jane and Kitty followed, but Lydia stood her ground, determined to hear all she could; and Charlotte, detained first by the civility of Mr. Collins, whose inquiries after herself and all her family were very minute, and then by a little curiosity, satisfied herself with walking to the window and pretending not to hear. In a doleful voice Mrs. Bennet began the projected conversation: "Oh! Mr. Collins!"
"My dear madam," replied he, "let us be for ever silent on this point. Far be it from me," he presently continued, in a voice that marked his displeasure, "to resent the behaviour of your daughter. Resignation to inevitable evils is the evil duty of us all; the peculiar duty of a young man who has been so fortunate as I have been in early preferment; and I trust I am resigned. Perhaps not the less so from feeling a doubt of my positive happiness had my fair cousin honoured me with her hand; for I have often observed that resignation is never so perfect as when the blessing denied begins to lose somewhat of its value in our estimation. You will not, I hope, consider me as showing any disrespect to your family, my dear madam, by thus withdrawing my pretensions to your daughter's favour, without having paid yourself and Mr. Bennet the compliment of requesting you to interpose your authority in my behalf. My conduct may, I fear, be objectionable in having accepted my dismission from your daughter's lips instead of your own. But we are all liable to error. I have certainly meant well through the whole affair. My object has been to secure an amiable companion for myself, with due consideration for the advantage of all your family, and if my manner has been at all reprehensible, I here beg leave to apologise."
Shostakovich Symphony NO.11
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QTO0r7XsL4
(Jason Kim: In this passage, Elizabeth is very annoyed by both Mr. Collins and the situation she is in. Elizabeth strongly believes that she should be married to someone she loves rather than for family and money. Yet Mr. Collins would not understand her intentions in declining. The music is the second movement from Shostakovich Symphony NO.11. The music starts with annoying buzzes here and there. In the middle it gets big enough to sound as though someone is angry. Elizabeth might have felt getting annoyed at first and gradually becoming angry.)
Mingoo Park
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRzMtlZjXpU
Black Eyed Peas - Shut Up
(In this chapter, Mr.Collins proposes to Elizabeth. Elizabeth rejects him for five times but Mr.Collins does not accept the reality and keeps thinking that Elizabeth is just trying to be polite by not accepting him right away. I thought that this song fit in to this scene because this is probably what Elizabeth is keep saying to Mr.Collins inside her mind.)
(Eunice Jang - This song is the most typical song in Korea that describes desperation, which is a situation of Mr. Collins. He finally realizes that Elizabeth did refuse his proposal. As he never expected her to reject such wonderful opportunity, he feels unpleasant and is insulted by Elizabeth. )
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