Write a brief character-sketch of Mr. William Collins, and indicate the importance of his role in the novel.

An Unforgettable Comic CharacterMr. William Collins is a memorable character. If the heroine of this novel is unforgettable, so is Mr. Collins, the clergyman. If Elizabeth is an adorable woman because of her excellent qualities, Mr. Collins is unforgettable because of his absurdities. Indeed, Mr. Collins deserves an honourable place in the gallery of comic characters created by English novelists.