william collins
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- five-and-twenty
- description
- A clergyman, the cousin of the Bennet sisters and heir to the Longbourn estate due to an entail. He is characterized by his pompous, formal, and self-important demeanor, and he is a devoted protégé of Lady Catherine de Bourgh.
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- clergyman
- personality_trait
- grave, stately, formal, pompous
- physical_trait
- tall, heavy-looking
- previous_action
- proposed to Elizabeth Bennet
- relationship_status
- engaged
Relationships
- is_engaged_toCharlotte Lucas
- description
- Mr. Collins is engaged to Charlotte Lucas, and expects to marry her shortly after his return to Hertfordshire.
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- then. It is something to think of, and gives her atext_chunk
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- Mr. Collins was called from his amiable Charlotte by the arrival of Saturday. The pain of separation, however, might be alleviated on his side by preparations for the reception of his bride
- is_related_toLongbourn
- description
- Mr. Collins considers the Bennet family at Longbourn his relations, referring to Elizabeth and Jane as his 'fair cousins'.
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- then. It is something to think of, and gives her atext_chunk
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- He took leave of his relations at Longbourn
- extracted_fromthen. It is something to think of, and gives her a
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- 2026-03-03T02:29:45.460Z
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- then. It is something to think of, and gives her atext_chunk
- receivedOrdination
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- Mr. Collins states that he received his ordination at Easter, a significant event in his clerical career.
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- having received ordination at Easter
- is patronized byLady Catherine de Bourgh
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- Mr. Collins acknowledges Lady Catherine de Bourgh as his patroness, who has distinguished him with her support.
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- distinguished by the patronage of the Right Honourable Lady Catherine de Bourgh
- was preferred toRectory of this parish
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- Mr. Collins was given the valuable rectory of the parish, a position secured through Lady Catherine's patronage.
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- preferred me to the valuable rectory of this parish
- servesChurch of England
- description
- As a clergyman, Mr. Collins is ready to perform the rites and ceremonies instituted by the Church of England.
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- fearing lest it might seem disrespectful to htext_chunk
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- rites and ceremonies which are instituted by the Church of England
- is next in entail ofLongbourn estate
- description
- Mr. Collins is the designated heir to the Longbourn estate due to its entail, a fact he mentions in his letter.
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- fearing lest it might seem disrespectful to htext_chunk
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- my being next in the entail of Longbourn estate
- sent letter toMr. Bennet
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- The letter written by William Collins is addressed to Mr. Bennet, who reads it aloud to his family.
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- I remain, dear sir, with respectful compliments to your lady and daughters, your well-wisher and friend, “WILLIAM COLLINS.”
- sent letter toMrs. Bennet
- description
- The letter from William Collins is also implicitly addressed to Mrs. Bennet, as it includes compliments to her and her daughters.
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- fearing lest it might seem disrespectful to htext_chunk
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- compliments to your lady and daughters
- proposes visit toMr. Bennet
- description
- William Collins proposes a visit to Mr. Bennet's house to wait on him and his family.
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- I propose myself the satisfaction of waiting on you and your family
- is cousin ofElizabeth Bennet
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- Mr. Collins refers to the Bennet daughters as his 'fair cousins,' confirming their familial relationship.
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- fearing lest it might seem disrespectful to htext_chunk
- expressed admiration forMrs. Bennet
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- Mr. Collins complimented Mrs. Bennet on her fine family of daughters, expressing admiration for them.
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- fearing lest it might seem disrespectful to htext_chunk
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- complimented Mrs. Bennet on having so fine a family of daughters
- expressed admiration forLongbourn estate
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- Mr. Collins admired various parts of the Longbourn estate, including the hall, dining-room, and furniture, viewing them as his potential future property.
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- The hall, the dining-room, and all its furniture, were examined and praised
- playsQuadrille
- description
- Mr. Collins is summoned by Lady Catherine de Bourgh to play the card game, Quadrille, with her.
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- fearing lest it might seem disrespectful to htext_chunk
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- to make up her pool of quadrille in the evening
- used metaphorOlive branch (metaphor)
- description
- Mr. Collins uses the metaphor of an 'olive branch' in his letter to symbolize his goodwill and desire for reconciliation with the Bennet family.
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- fearing lest it might seem disrespectful to htext_chunk
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- not lead you to reject the offered olive branch
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- 2026-03-03T02:29:47.423Z
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- fearing lest it might seem disrespectful to htext_chunk