Is Mr. Collins Funny Or A Nightmare

I feel that Mr. Collins is seemingly funny, yet somewhat of a nightmare. Mr. Collins shows his comedic side by basically making a fool out of himself throughout all of Pride and Prejudice. However, I agree with Harding's point in that he is a "fantastic nightmare". From Elizabeth's point of view, receiving a proposal from Mr. Collins is that worst nightmare she could ever have. The fact that Mr. Collins is a funny nightmare proves that Harding and Austen have similar thoughts regarding the presence of people like Mr. Collins in real life. 

Essay Comments

The strongest aspect of my writing is grammar. I rarely make grammatical errors and I structure my sentences well. However, there are a couple areas in which I need to work on. First, stating my point. I have trouble writing what I'm trying to say. I think of exactly what I want to say but I spend a great amount of time figuring out how I want to say it. I also need to think more "outside the box". Meaning, I need to think of more interesting ideas and points for my essays so the readers get drawn in and hopefully, even enjoy reading my work. Dr. Forman stated in his essay comments that I needed to answer the question more carefully. I guess I tried thinking "outside the box" but I didn't connect my idea to the prompt thoroughly enough.

What I Think Is The Most Important Part Of An Essay

I think the most important part of an essay is the introduction paragraph. The introduction paragraph outlines the entire essay and states the argument of the writer. Without the introduction paragraph, an essay would be completely uncoordinated and messy. I feel that the best introduction paragraph I read was written by E for Eunice. E for Eunice's introduction was so different than any I had ever read before. Starting with a catching metaphor, E for Eunice caught my attention from the first sentence. The best feature that an introduction paragraph can obtain is the "addicting" aspect. If the reader gets drawn into the essay through the introduction paragraph then the writer has done a brilliant job. Once the reader is "addicted", he or she wants to continue reading and thus is enthused by the writers points and thoughts. I feel that the introduction paragraph is the most important part of an essay because it attracts the reader or fully turns off the reader if the paragraph is not written well. Moreover, it is a make it or break it and the writer only gets one chance.

Favorite Essay (3)

I thought X for Xander was the best out of the three that I read. The introduction starts off with a topic sentence that paints a picture for the reader. Furthermore, from the start of the essay, I was deeply involved and interested in what was going to be stated next. The writer uses strong vocabulary and makes his claim obvious. I also like how the writer related both The Power and the Glory and Pride and Prejudice to real life. Overall, I thought X for Xander was a nicely written essay.

Favorite Essay (2)

I read E for Eunice, G for Griselda and H for Helga. Out of the three, I felt that E for Eunice was the best. The writer of E for Eunice took a completely different path in his or her introduction paragraph. However, it was extremely addicting and I wanted to continue reading it. The writer basically started off with a completely random metaphor but then described how the mother leading a child across the street related to The Power and the Glory. Not that G for Griselda and H for Helga were bad; I just felt that E for Eunice was way more interesting. E for Eunice also used multiple quotes that fit and related to each and every thing the writer was discussing. E for Eunice was the most interesting and satisfying out of the three.

Favorite Essay (1)

I read The Infamous Mr. Darcy We All Love To Hate, Characters in Collaboration: An Analysis of How Secondary Characters Aid the Development of Primary Characters in Pride and Prejudice, and Mrs. Bennet: Austen's Punching Bag. I think that Characters in Collaboration is the best out of the three because it has a strong main point, uses specific examples and is easy to understand. The writer did a great job addressing the focus point of his or her essay in the introduction paragraph and casually, yet specifically, set up the rest of his or her essay. I think that the writer made a sophisticated argument very comprehendible as well. Lastly, the writer did a good job comparing Mr. Bingley's and Mr. Darcy's initial similarities to their overpowering differences. Furthermore, I feel that Characters in Collaboration is the best essay out of these three because the writer's view is very clear and he or she explained it very well.

For Love or for Money?

Austen creates a society in which wealth consumes all aspects of the characters’ lives and thus influences their decision making abilities, especially regarding marriage.