She is not "a romantic figure" but this is probably a product of her poverty as Eliza's features are "no worse" than the other ladies at Convent Garden but is "very dirty" in comparison to them. ... Further evidence is supplied when he "hires" Vivian to be his "employee" for the week, she responds with "I"d love to be your Beck and Call Girl but you"re a rich good looking guy, you could get a million girls for free". Edward refutes "I don't want any romantic hassles this week". ... Higgins is comfortable as a "confirmed, old bachelor" and the presence of a woman would "upset every...

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Not a romantic, Charlotte recognises the opportunity for "a comfortable home" with Collins and uses her power of manipulation to "show more affection than she feels" (123, 23). ... Bingley and Jane's eventual union is an exception to Charlotte's contention that "happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance," as the couple fell in love before they wedded (24). ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate