Quote- "You shall not, for the sake of one individual, change the meaning of principle and integrity, nor endeavour to persuade yourself or me, that selfishness is prudence, and insensibility of danger security for happiness" (Twain 131).
Explanation- This comes when Jane tries to defend, Charlotte's choice of accepting Collin's marriage proposal. Jane believes that Charlotte has just wanted to get married for the sake of getting married. This should be seen as normal, as many girls do the same thing in their town. Elizabeth is commenting that even if it is Charlotte it does not matter who the person she is questioning is, that would defeat the whole purpose of principle. Besides this point Charlotte, should stand up for her happiness. Elizabeth had thought she knew Charlotte's character very well but with this marriage on the horizon it seems that she has greatly misjudged her best friend's character.
Multiple Choice:
On page 131, Mar has seen two instances where people have lacked merit or sense. If one of them is Charlotte’s marriage than what is the other she alludes too?
a) Elizabeth's and Darcy's relationship
b) Ms. Bingley and Darcy’s relationship
c) Jane and Mr. Bingley's relationship
d) None of these answers are correct
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