. And now nothing remains for me but to assure you in the most animated language of the violence of my affection. To fortune I am perfectly indifferent, and shall make no demand of that nature on your father, since I am well aware that it could not be complied with; and that one thousand pounds in the four per cents, which will not be yours till after your mother’s decease, is all that you may ever be entitled to. On that head, therefore, I shall be uniformly silent; and you may assure yourself that no ungenerous reproach shall ever pass my lips when we are married.” It was absolutely necessary to interrupt him now. “You are too hasty, sir,” she cried. “You forget that I have made no answer. Let me do it without further loss of time. Accept my thanks for the compliment you are paying me. I am very sensible of the honour of your proposals, but it is impossible for me to do otherwise than to decline them.”
Use the excerpt from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen to answer the question. How does the use of third-person omniscient narration demonstrate the author’s attitude toward the subject of marriage?
A. by contrasting the reactions of Elizabeth and Mr. Collins
B. by describing the personalities of Elizabeth and Mr. Collins
C. by omitting the perspectives of Elizabeth’s sisters
D. by giving context for Mr. Collins’ decision to propose to Elizabeth
A. by contrasting the reactions of Elizabeth and Mr. Collins
In the excerpt, the third-person omniscient narration allows the reader to see both Elizabeth's rejection of Mr. Collins' proposal and Mr. Collins' self-centered and presumptuous attitude towards marriage. The contrast in their reactions highlights the author's attitude towards the subject of marriage, showing that Elizabeth values love and true affection, while Mr. Collins views marriage as a mere transaction for financial gain and social status.