- In this quote, Elizabeth expresses a loss of hope in intelligent, well-mannered men and has good reason to. Mr. Bingley, whom she once believed to be a wonderful match for her beloved sister, proved to be a spineless man easily manipulated by his sisters and Darcy. Also, Mr. Wickham, whom Elizabeth had grown very fond of, decides to pursue Miss King in hopes of acquiring Miss King’s inherited wealth. Elizabeth has given up on such men and in saying “stupid men are the only ones worth knowing” (154), one can assume that Mr. Collins could be considered as “stupid” considering the fact that Charlotte is happy and is guaranteed a prudent marriage. Elizabeth continues to be disappointed by the men she thought so highly of; however, she should be disappointed by her own reliability on first impressions.
Multiple Choice:
What can we assume is the reasoning behind Mr. Wickham’s sudden desire to marry Miss King?
A) Prudence
B) Mercenary
C) Love
D) Obligation
E) None of the above
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