#mr collins

[lonelylittledot]

rip Mr Collins, you would have loved Patreon

[firawren]

Pride and Prejudice 1995 text posts, part 1 of ? - next set

More: Persuasion 1995 text posts | Sense and Sensibility 1995 text posts | Northanger Abbey 2007 text posts | Emma. 2020 text posts

[fawnilu]

🎼- Mr. Collins playing harp

@janeuary-month

[rockthistowninsideout]

Until my nth rewatch yesterday, I never noticed that Mr Collins could have had a Ms Bennet as his future wife:

Mary.

There are at least two scenes where you can see her pining after him and defending his demeanour to Lizzy. But since even Mrs Bennet, with her rampant urge to marry all of her daughters off, does not notice Mary, really, her attraction flew right under everyone's radar.

Though can you imagine what that meant? Mr Collins actually a brother-/son-in-law to the Bennets? Mary and Mr Collins sermonizing to each other without the other really listening?

I just think that we're missing out on some excellent comedic potential here.

[marella-moon]

when ur chugging wine of coca and he gives u this look

[fistfuloflightning]

A few more character designs for the Pride and Prejudice Joseon AU: Mr Collins, Lady Catherine, and George Wickham

I’ve been rereading My Royal Awakening and Crush in Spring and those manhwas gave me a bit more inspo for this au. I couldn’t unsee Lady Catherine in eoyeo meori so I turned her into the queen dowager—which would make for some interesting nepotistic dynamics with her nephews if she favors her own clan in politics, and both Darcy and Fitzwilliam are probably not about that life lol.

Darcy could be a junior official at court where he wears his mask constantly as a matter of survival, or maybe even a scholar of Sungkyunkwan. Fitzwilliam is always gone to the border and only comes home when he’s forced to.

And Mr Collins… *deep sigh* Mr Collins is probably in a lesser administrative position and uses his connection with the queen dowager to crawl his way up the ladder.

[besotted-with-austen]

William Collins: what are you thinking about, Miss Bennet?

Elizabeth Bennet: *dismissively polite tone* about nothing in particular, really.

William Collins: *jolly* so am I!

Elizabeth Bennet: I had no doubt, Mr Collins.

William Collins: we have so much in common!

Elizabeth Bennet: *suffering sigh*

[didanagy]

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE (1995)

dir. simon langton

[adiarosefandoms]

Nothing is funnier to me than Mr. Collins coming up to Darcy with “I’ve made the most amazing discovery! You are the nephew of the great Lady Catherine de Bourgh!” And Darcy staring at him like he’s the most idiotic being he’s ever come across, like, no shit Sherlock. I know she’s my aunt. This isn’t an Importance of Being Earnest situation, I wasn’t found in a basket, I know this dumbass.

[firthbetterorfirthworse]

Pride & Prejudice & Zombies (2016)

Alright I have to admit it. I wasn't super looking forward to this one but I had a romp of a time.

Mostly due to THIS GUY

why did no one tell me Matt Smith was not only in this but one of my favorite versions of Collins EVER. I didn't know my ideal Collins was a foppish bisexual disaster

"We're expecting a proposal for Jane any day now" "Ohhhhhhhhhhh...fuddle. Is there no negotiating over Jane?"

"Mr Bennet I am very susceptible to flattery and you sir, are very charming."

"Oh is there trouble?" (the ladies unsheath their weapons) "Oh it appears there is."

his little wave across the ballroom

And then he officiates the weddings at the end? "You may now kiss Mr Darcy - the brides. You may now kiss the brides" and then he watches Elizabeth and Darcy, just incredible. Watch this movie for Matt Smith, if nothing else.

But also, just a fun movie. Overdramatic? Of course. Interesting take on zombies? Check. True to canon? eeeeeehhhhhh even in the beginning it compressed a lot of conversations, and then as any good variation, went off the rails, but the important bits were there. I particularly enjoyed the moment after the proposal where Lizzy loses her temper and is throwing books and things at Darcy, who is just batting them away.

Of COURSE they had Darcy strip to a white shirt and jump in the lake. Wonderful. Yes. the data

I LOVE that Jane saved Bingley, love a strong Jane.

And adored the line "the very first moment I beheld you, my heart was irrevocably gone"

so fun.

[petratherrock]

@bethanydelleman

I've seen this screenshot many times and it still cracks me up 😂

Altho in my personal view I think Mr. Darcy may have friends plural, he's just not the outgoing and approachable type. He has Bingley, and possibly more........? Maybe? He possibly went to school too right

This post does make me think of Lizzie and Darcy's relationship being not only romantic but also they're each other's friends. It's nice. I don't think a romantic dynamic alone works for their relationship, I think they're also friends

Mr. Collins on the other hand.......That final reblog, i can't

[kaleb-is-definitely-sane]

The fact that I talk about Jane Austen the way Mr. Collins talks about Lady Catherine 😭

[the-badger-mole]

I feel like being a lil controversial today...

Mr. Collins wasn't that bad. Yes, he and Lizzie would've been a disaster together, but his heart was in the right place for wanting to marry her in to begin with. In another story, he probably would've been the hero. I hope he and Charlotte found at least enough affection for each other to have a decent friendship, and that she was able to at least soften his brown-nosing ways.

[hickeysgodcomplex]

the fucking whimsical music they play when Collins is high off his ass and wandering around camp gets me every single time.

dude is finally happy. high as a fucking kite just stumbling around hugging people. and the fucking death bear shows back, interrupts a double hanging, and sucks his soul right out of his body.

but he got whimsical twinkling tunes at the end and that's... that's all that matters i think.

[catwouthats]

I am so past this realization right now, but I have to say it.

Mr Collins is not a creep in the books at all. He simply struggles with social cues and has a special interest in high society. He’s autistic in an “unpalatable” way.

The adaptations can just be ableist.

So here are my random hot/lukewarm takes summarized about the matter of Mr Collins:

1) He only thought that Lizzie still liked him after repeatedly rejecting him, but when the mother said that she’d “convince Lizzie to marry” him, he rejected the matter entirely (now knowing she in fact did not want him)

2) Mary is actually not a good match for Mr Collins nor did she truly want to be with him. He does not care to learn to understand reading more and simply likes learning, experiencing and observing high society. She said that he would perhaps be okay if he’d learn to read a little more. Not only did she briefly feel pushed into marrying him, she would not have been able to handle him as is. She would have liked to customize him if she was unfortunately enough of being pressured to marry him. They would have driven each other mad. I understand some of you will disagree with me and that’s okay, I simply wanted all my thoughts on one post

3) He apologized profusely for assuming one of the Bennett girls cooked the meal. He meant it. He also apologized for many other occurrences, not just concerning the Bennetts. He meant them all; he looks at high society with an awe and therefore would not take his apologies lightly. He is prideful yes, but will very frankly admit when he is wrong.

4) Though him and Charlotte Lucas aren’t good together romantically, they are still good together. She is a good listener, he is a good provider. He appreciates her; she appreciates him. Sure, he may have such a schedule with his socialization and activities that a guest leaving their house pains Charlotte slightly (as the repetition can be too much), but she has her peace in the library. And, might I remind you, that Charlotte told Lizzie that she is not a romantic. She does not marry for love because she does not experience it or perhaps because she thinks she will never find it. Either way, Collin’s and Charlotte are still quite respectable to each other. They both have their safety and social status and companionship (which is what they wanted)

5) He is autistic. As mentioned before he is very happy to simply live his life observing high society. Hell, he spends a point of him days staring out the window and announcing each carriage that passes along with their probable passengers to whoever will listen (usually leaving to go to the library and excitedly tell his wife). I know autistic was not a word at the time, but come off it. Of course he was. Just because a label is new doesn’t mean it didn’t exist prior!

6) This seems off topic but I swear it has a point. Facing the facts, so many Jane Austin novels focus on cousins marrying. This being said, to think that he is the major creep in the book, when he simply and plainly only planned to marry a cousin because Lady Catherine advised him and was taught by society it was normal, is odd! Especially when we consider the existence of Wickham! Wickham, someone who consistently has a history of gaslighting and defiling young girls simply for his own pleasure… Ugh, he is truly a disgusting creature.

[samduqs]