Jane Austen makes use of an elegant language, containing a lot of wit and free indirect discourse. We can find an example of this in Mr Collins' proposal to Elisabeth, where he explains his motivation to marry her, and how he would act as a husband. ... She is embarrassed of the whole situation, and maybe also a bit offended that he indirectly states that she is dependent upon him not to become poor. ... "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. ...

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• Grade Level: High School