es not usually have any part in a marriage. Marriages are made usually as little more than a business agreement, based on bloodlines, family names, and the amount of money that can be brought together.
             Elizabeth Bennett is the protagonist of Pride and Prejudice, so it is not too surprising to discover she is also the strongest woman figure in the novel. Elizabeth has always stated that she would never marry for any other reason than love. When the 'odious' Mr Collins (her father's cousin) asks for her hand in marriage, Elizabeth refused. Mr Collins brushes off her refusal though, she is just playing hard to get. It is only when she repeatedly says no that he seems to take the hint. Here is the first instance where the male simply expects the female to conform and do what he asks of her. Mr Collins is incredulous that Elizabeth could even seek to contemplate reje
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