D.W. Harding (cont.)

Jot down one point from D.W. Harding that you either agree with or at least find interesting:

"The simplest comic effects are gained by bringing the caricatures into direct contact with the real people, as in Mr. Collins' visit to the Bennett's and his proposal to Elizabeth." (298)

During the scene of Mr. Collins' proposal, the contrast between both of their characters implements a comic effect. Between Mr. Collins' overly confident nature and Elizabeth's uncomfortable facial expressions, the caricatures create chaos and humor. Mr. Collins is the caricature who comes into direct contact with the "real human being", Elizabeth.