Most women, to this day, try to marry men with money, to live a life of stature. People prefer to stay at home and raise children rather than work and support themselves. In Jane Austen's novel Pride and Prejudice, in the eyes of women, the same ideals still persevere today. That "intelligent women marry rich."Mrs. Bennet's sole purpose in life is to marry his five daughters; Jane, Elizabeth, Lydia, Mary and Kitty. Through all the trials and tribulations shown through the characters, Austen clearly shows that marriage should be a combination of passion and reason. In Austen's eyes, marriage should not be entirely based on passion, because in time the passion may die out. Lydia is the youngest Bennet, lacking common sense. Collins is the prime example of why marriage should not be solely for utilitarian purposes. Mr. Collins is the Bennets' "neither sensible nor agreeable" cousin. Who will be entitled to inherit Mr Bennett's estate after his death. When Collins comes to visit the Bennets, he sets his sights on Jane, the eldest, who is the prettiest of the five sisters. When he learns that he will soon get married to Bingley. He acted quickly "to switch from Jane to Elizabeth while Mrs. Bennet stoked the fire." He then proposes the proposal to Elizabeth who definitely rejects his request. He ends up proposing to his best friend Charlotte, who quickly accepts his marriage purely on reason. At 27, Charlotte is considered an “old maid” and believed she couldn't waste this opportunity for fear of not getting another chance. “Charlotte herself was quite composed. He had reached the point and had time to think about it. His reflections were generally satisfactory. Mr. Collins, to tell the truth, was neither sensible nor pleasant; his company was annoying and his attachment to her must have been imaginary. But he would still be her husband. Without holding either men or marriage in high regard, marriage had always been its object; it was the only provision for well-educated young women of small fortune, and however uncertain of giving happiness, it was to be their most pleasant condom from want. This preservative he had now obtained; and at twenty-seven, without ever having been beautiful, she felt all the luck of it." (85) This story highlights the necessity of marriage in 19th century England. Here we witness Mr. Collins' disinterest in Charlotte, who he nevertheless continues to propose simply due to social pressure to marry. Instead, Ms. Lucas accepts his proposal solely for its potential to increase her social value and polish her already withering public image. Furthermore, this social pressure a