What is Mr. Collin's intention of visiting the Bennet family?

If you are a fan of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, you might remember the character of Mr. Collins, the pompous and obsequious clergyman who is a distant cousin of Mr. Bennet. Mr. Collins is the heir of the Longbourn estate, which means that he will inherit the property and fortune of the Bennet family after Mr. Bennet's death. This is a source of anxiety for Mrs. Bennet, who wants to secure good marriages for her five daughters before they are left homeless and penniless.

In chapter 13 of the novel, we learn that Mr. Collins decides to visit the Bennet family, with the intention of "healing the breach" between himself and his cousins, and "following the advice" of his patroness, Lady Catherine de Bourgh, who has instructed him to marry as soon as possible. Mr. Collins writes a letter to Mr. Bennet, in which he expresses his desire to "make amends" for the entailment of the estate, and hints at his plan to choose one of the Bennet sisters as his wife.

Mr. Collins's intention of visiting the Bennet family is therefore twofold: he wants to reconcile with his relatives and secure his own future by finding a suitable spouse among them. However, his motives are not entirely altruistic or sincere. He is also driven by vanity, pride, and self-interest. He wants to impress Lady Catherine de Bourgh, who is a wealthy and influential aristocrat, and to whom he owes his living as a clergyman. He also wants to flaunt his status and importance as the heir of Longbourn, and to assert his authority over the Bennet family. He does not care about the feelings or preferences of the women he proposes to, as he believes that they should be grateful for his offer and accept it without hesitation.

Mr. Collins's intention of visiting the Bennet family is therefore a source of conflict and comedy in the novel, as he clashes with the witty and independent-minded Elizabeth Bennet, who rejects his proposal and exposes his flaws. His visit also reveals the different attitudes and values of the characters in relation to marriage, money, and social class in the early 19th century England.