Old Lucas started out as a businessman and made a lot of money. He became mayor, wrote to the king and was knighted. Later, he moved to the countryside and lived the life of a country squire. This title makes him proud, but not arrogant. He is sociable, considerate and friendly, and never offends anyone.

Although the novel does not specifically describe how Lucas educates his children, his father's shadow is clearly visible in his daughter Charlotte. Charlotte is just like her father when it comes to getting along with people and choosing the path of life.

When Mrs. Bennet flattered her, she also flattered her eldest daughter Jane to satisfy Mrs. Bennet's vanity. The Bennett couple publicly criticized Darcy, but Charlotte said that she understood Darcy considering her family background and social status. She has always left room for others and herself, and never completely offended others.

Charlotte feels sensitive, smooth and easy-going, just like old Lucas. Charlotte is as good as old Lucas in being pragmatic and looking for opportunities.

In that era when marriage was dominated by material foundation, Charlotte understood that what she needed was stable rather than romantic love. Elizabeth made no secret of her dislike of Collins, but Charlotte's friendly attitude left her a way out. She knows that she is not as beautiful as Elizabeth, and there is a lot of pressure at home. She hopes to get rid of this situation as soon as possible.

Collins' proposal to Elizabeth was rejected, and Mrs. Bennet asked her to help persuade Elizabeth. Elizabeth asked her to help get rid of Collins, but Charlotte learned about Collins' character, career and future wealth and realized that this was a suitable marriage partner.

She spent time with Collins, making him think he was in love and giving him appropriate encouragement. Seeing Collins come to her house early in the morning, she immediately went out to pretend to meet, which created an opportunity for Collins to propose. But although she has a smooth personality, she is not a bad person. She just wants a better life. After learning that Elizabeth had a happy marriage, she also sincerely wished her friends happiness.

After marriage, Charlotte likes to control the family and skillfully creates her own private space. Lady Catherine is very demanding, but she supports her husband's career. Charlotte's shrewdness and high degree of autonomy in marriage coincide with the road and opportunity for Old Lucas to be promoted from a businessman to a knight. I have to say that she is a clever woman.