Why is Charlotte Lucas eventually betrothed to Mr. Collins instead of Elizabeth? (RL.1.3)

"I see what you are feeling," replied Charlotte. "You must be surprised, very much surprised—so lately as Mr. Collins was wishing to marry you. But when you have had time to think it over, I hope you will be satisfied with what I have done. I am not romantic, you know; I never was. I ask only a comfortable home; and considering Mr. Collins's character, connection, and situation in life, I am convinced that my chance of happiness with him is as fair as most people can boast on entering the marriage state."

Question 5 options:

Though Elizabeth finds it humiliating, she wanted to marry Mr. Collins but waited too long.

Charlotte is a more attractive marriage prospect than Elizabeth.

Charlotte considers her marriage to Mr. Collins as protection against a future hard life.

Mr. Collins was not serious in his proposal to Elizabeth, since he proposed to Charlotte a mere three days later.

Charlotte Lucas was eventually betrothed to Mr. Collins instead of Elizabeth because: Charlotte considers her marriage to Mr. Collins as protection against a future hard life.

About Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice is a story that was written by Jane Austen in 1813. The story tells about Mrs. Bennet who wanted her daughter, Elizabeth to marry Mr. Collins but her father, Mr. Bennet wasn't in support. Elizabeth wasn't in support as well. Charlotte Lucas finally agreed to the proposal of Mr. Collins.

Charlotte agreement to marry Mr. Collins was a way that she wanted to escape hard life in future. She wanted a comfortable home and stable income.

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