Rosings-+Dinner+at+Lady+Catherine's+Estate

Mr.Collins insults Elizabeth on what she wears to the dinner. Mr.Collins tries to make her hurry beacuse he doesn't want to keep Lady Catherine waiting. They had a good walk across the park, about a half of mile with nice weather. When they arrived at Lady Catherine's estate, Mr. Collins was inspired by the big windows in the front of the house and how much they must have cost them. When Mr.Collins and Elizabeth arrived at the steps of the estate, Sir. William did not look very calm. Prior to the visit Elizabeth had heard nothing of Lady Catherine's social class or how much money they had. Before they ate, Mr.Collins bowed with proper manner to thank them for letting him and Elizabeth come to the dinner. Elizabeth was amazed at how Lady Catherine looked. She was a tall, large woman with good features. Elizabeth and Mr.Collins were amazed at how beautifull the dinner was. Mr.Collins sat at the end of the table. He carved, ate, and praised after the dinner with delightment. After the dinner there was not much conversation. Lady Catherine and all the other guests talked, and Elizabeth was ready to speak when there was an opening but there was almost never an opening. Lady Catherine asks Miss.Elizabeth Bennet if she plays or sings. She then follows with the question of "do you draw"? After she asked all these questions, they start talking about being in london. Later that day, Lady catherine asks Elizabeth her age and she replys with 20. Lady Catherine can not believe that Elizabeth is 20. Then, all the gentlemen return and they bring out the card tables. After they palyed card games the coach pulled up to come and get Elizabeth and take her home.

The characters that where in attendance were: Mr.Collins, Sir.Willam,Elizabeth Bennet, Charlotte Lucas, Miss.De Bourgh, Mrs.Jenkinson, Mr.Darcy, and Mrs.Collins.

The event affected these characters by: At the dinner they all got along and talked. When the dinner was over they all talked and played cards untill Elizabeth's coach came to pick her up and take her back home.

"I confess," Mr. Collins said. " that I should not have been at all surprised by her Ladyship's asking us on Sunday to drink tea and spend the evening at Rosings." " Do you sing and play Miss.Bennet?" said Lady Catherine " Do you Draw?" said Lady Catherine

Kayla Roy 1st Period 12/2/11

50 -Ms. Lawson