In the novel Pride and Prejudice Mr. Collins can be described as a nightmare in the way he treats women. He judges a woman based on social norms and general consensus. More specifically, he judges Elizabeth in this way. An example of this "nightmare" that he represents is when he proses to Elizabeth. She rejects his proposal with a lucid explanation, however, he continually asks to marry her. Elizabeth has to refuse several times before he gets the hint. In Pride and Prejudice everything Mr. Collins says is exaggerated so that Austen can attack the society without upsetting the reader. Woman are forced to marry based on wealth and status of the man, not love. In today's reality, this situation would be a nightmare but Austen's ability to exaggerate his character disguises him has a comic relief. Thus, in my opinion, Mr. Collins is a funny nightmare.
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