Charlotte Lucas was eventually betrothed to Mr. Collins instead of Elizabeth because: Charlotte considers her marriage to Mr. Collins as protection against a future hard life.
<h3>About Pride and Prejudice</h3>
Pride and Prejudice is a story that was written by Jane Austen in 1813. The story tells about Mrs. Bennet who wanted her daughter, Elizabeth to marry Mr. Collins but her father, Mr. Bennet wasn't in support. Elizabeth wasn't in support as well. Charlotte Lucas finally agreed to the proposal of Mr. Collins.
Charlotte agreement to marry Mr. Collins was a way that she wanted to escape hard life in future. She wanted a comfortable home and stable income.
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