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The odious Mr. Collins Written by Cheryl (5/9/2010 11:09 p.m.)

The letter that Mr. Collins writes to Mr. Bennet after Lydia has run off is just horrific. I know that Nan Duval is focusing on letters in P&P, so I won't go into much detail, but the callousness, gloating and sheer, appalling hatefulness in this letter really set me back on my heels. "The death of your daughter would have been a blessing in comparison of this." Good grief!

He is completely despicable and Charlotte comes off badly as well, a real disappointment to those of us who like her.

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The odious Mr. Collins Cheryl (5/9/2010 11:09 p.m.)

Too late for repentance... many examples in 19th c. novels Benedicte (5/13/2010 9:27 a.m.)
You are very kind, nan duval (5/10/2010 10:54 p.m.)
- But Mr. Collins *is* consoling--in his way. Adrian (5/11/2010 1:30 p.m.)
  - I See What You Mean BarbaraB (5/11/2010 2:27 p.m.)
    - I still feel sorry for God. nan duval (5/11/2010 4:23 p.m.)
      - Same here. Thanks for the explication :) nfm Karen G (5/12/2010 1:08 p.m.)
"Not vicious," indeed . . . Mary Anne (5/10/2010 7:48 p.m.)
Miss Austen shows a striking contrast... jeffrey (5/10/2010 11:11 a.m.)
- Spoilers Cheryl (5/10/2010 1:23 p.m.)
  - Apologies to the group, Cheryl; I see my gaffe! (NFM) jeffrey (5/10/2010 5:13 p.m.)
Mr. Collins' character Line (5/10/2010 8:33 a.m.)
- Insensible of Danger Robbin (5/12/2010 12:12 p.m.)
  - I know Mr. Collins's sentiments and prescriptions... Adrian (5/12/2010 12:53 p.m.)
    - Fathers & Fallen Daughters Robbin (5/14/2010 7:54 p.m.)
      - Living in a secluded farmhouse Line (5/14/2010 10:09 p.m.)
    - No room for repentance? Connie (5/12/2010 2:15 p.m.)
Yes, ... gianni (5/10/2010 12:46 a.m.)
- A very common attitude during the time period and much AnnetteJ (5/10/2010 7:39 a.m.)
  - Charlotte's role Anne-Marie (5/10/2010 9:17 a.m.)
    - Speculation about what Charlotte knew and said Tom P2 (5/10/2010 4:59 p.m.)
      - As we only have Mr Collins' report Kathleen Glancy (5/10/2010 6:35 p.m.)
    - Mr. Collins and Charlotte Aaron (5/10/2010 10:56 a.m.)
      - being unworthy to be compared with [her] friend   Stephanie (5/10/2010 11:44 a.m.)
        
        Better Phrasing   Robbin (5/12/2010 11:03 a.m.)
        
        His wave ...   gianni (5/12/2010 8:58 p.m.)
        
        firmly believed and rejoiced in his domestic comforts   Stephanie (5/12/2010 11:30 a.m.)
        
        I agree   Aaron (5/10/2010 2:01 p.m.)
        
        In my more wicked moments...   Adrian (5/10/2010 12:23 p.m.)
        
        "Pride and Promiscuity: The Lost Sex Scenes of Jane   AnnetteJ (5/10/2010 2:20 p.m.)

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