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Mr. Collins Claims Elizabeth's First Dances from "Pride and Prejudice". Mr. Collins asks Elizabeth for the first two dances at the Netherfield ball, a request she cannot refuse.

before the Netherfield Ball

Mr. Collins Claims Elizabeth's First Dances

Mr. Collins asks Elizabeth for the first two dances at the Netherfield ball, a request she cannot refuse. This is a great disappointment, as she had hoped to dance with Wickham. The incident also makes Elizabeth realize that Mr. Collins intends to propose to her, a prospect she finds mortifying. This moment adds to Elizabeth's anxiety about the upcoming ball.