Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Collins is disgusting
As I have clearly explained in my essay, about Mr. Collins being one of full arrogance, and one that is so focused on fitting in society that he acts despicably towards other characters in the novel. His egotism and arrogance is beyond belief when discussing him and his full haughty attitude. He feels that he can be anybody or anything he wants to be and nobody can stand up to him or tell him what's wrong or right. Even though I do agree that Austen introduces Mr. Collins phenomenally through instances of marriage and through letters, Austen also portrays Mr. Collins as the true imprudent character that he really is. He gets no recognition as a satirical character because of the actions he makes during the novel are not funny in the sense of satire. He acts crudely to almost every character in the novel, and his selfish egotism is what drives people's attitudes toward him to the ground. Even though, maybe his high egotistic behavior and full arrogance and ignorance of his surroundings may amuse others, some agree that Mr. Collins is truly a nightmare in the novel, and is discussed in the most disgusted way, that him being a satirical character does not even come up in discussions.
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Mr. Collins does have recognition as a satirical character. You state that his cruel actions prevent him from being a satirical character, yet that is what makes him so satirical. Austen over-exemplifies Mr. Collins' traits to mock the general consensus of males in 19th century England. The idea of Mr. Collins is more detestable and nightmarish then his actual character.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Jordan in that he is an exaggerated version of the stereotypical man in the 19th century therefore deeming him an example of satire. However I also agree with Alec when he says that Mr. Collins is a nightmare because of everything he represents. The bad side and faults of men during that time.
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