Pride and Prejudice

How does Mr. Bennet contradict himself when speaking to Elizabeth about her decision to marry?

chapter 20 pride and prejudice jane austen

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“An unhappy alternative is before you, Elizabeth. From this day on you must be a stranger to one of your parents. Your mother will never see you again if you do not marry Mr. Collins, and I will never see you again if you do”

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Pride and Prejudice/ Page 76/ Chapter 20