Society & Class Quotes in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #4

Mr. Collins was eloquent in her praise, offering that he had never in his life witnessed such self-discipline in a person of rank. Lady Catherine was reckoned proud by many people he knew but he had never seen anything but a singular dedication to the art of killing zombies. She had always spoken to him as she would to any other gentleman; she made not the smallest objection to his watching her spar nor to his leaving the parish occasionally for a week or two, to visit his relations. (14.1)

This is Mr. Collins' description of Lady Catherine, so you know it's a little insane, even if there is obviously some truth in it. Lady Catherine is a grand, high-society lady who's a master zombie slayer to boot. Mr. Collins is a groveling and grateful subject who will gladly lick her shoes—if she'll let him.

Quote #5

"My dear Miss Elizabeth […] there must be a wide difference between the established forms of ceremony amongst the laity, and those which regulate the clergy. After all, you may wield God's sword, but I wield His wisdom. And it is wisdom, dear cousin, which will ultimately rid us of our present difficulties with the undead." 

"You will excuse me for saying so, but I have never seen a zombie's head taken off by words— nor do I ever expect to." (18.49-50)

Oh, Mr. Collins. Dude wants to go introduce himself to Mr. Darcy, but Elizabeth knows this is a bad idea. Mr. Collins tries to up his social status but telling her that he's the keeper of God's word (because he's a clergyman). But yeah, dude—good luck battling zombies with words. Elizabeth will stick with her musket.

Quote #6

Elizabeth's courage did not fail her, even though she had been regaled with stories of Lady Catherine's accomplishments from the time she had been old enough to hold her first dagger. The mere stateliness of money or rank she could witness without trepidation, but the presence of a woman who had slain ninety dreadfuls with nothing more than a rain-soaked envelope was an intimidating prospect indeed. (29.8)

Elizabeth is excited to meet Lady Catherine, but not because of her wealth or social status. She's impressed by the woman's skill alone. Elizabeth is all about the things people have earned, not the stuff they've inherited.