How does the satire in the passage influence the readers' interpretation of Mr. Collins?

A. The use of satire makes the readers realize that Mr. Collins is an unwise man because he is too simple to understand himself.

B. The use of satire makes the readers realize that Mr. Collins is a righteous man who does not want to marry to inherit wealth.

C. The use of satire makes the readers realize that Mr. Collins is a caring man because of his respect for Lady Catherine de Bourgh.

D. The use of satire makes the readers realize that Mr. Collins is a ridiculous man who thinks that his connections make him desirable.

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Adyson

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28 December, 13:30

How does the satire in the passage influence the readers' interpretation of Mr. Collins?

A. The use of satire makes the readers realize that Mr. Collins is an unwise man because he is too simple to understand himself.

B. The use of satire makes the readers realize that Mr. Collins is a righteous man who does not want to marry to inherit wealth.

C. The use of satire makes the readers realize that Mr. Collins is a caring man because of his respect for Lady Catherine de Bourgh.

D. The use of satire makes the readers realize that Mr. Collins is a ridiculous man who thinks that his connections make him desirable.

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Kent · Answer 1

Answer: C The use of satire makes the readers realize that Mr. Collins is a ridiculous man who thinks that his connections make him desirable.

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Kael Ho · Answer 2

The satire in the passage influences the readers' interpretation of Mr. Collins because The use of satire makes the readers realize that Mr. Collins is a ridiculous man who thinks that his connections make him desirable.

Explanation:

Mr. Collins is a small character in the novel of Jane Austen "Pride and Prejudice" he does not have a strong personality or real virtues that make him al eligible bachelor, so when he goes to the Bennett house looking for a young girl to get married to, he takes for granted that the connections and economic benefits he has are enough for any girl who receives his proposal. All the other characters make fun of him and his behavior precisely the girls and their father.