Mr. Collins, oh Mr. Collins why?

Mr. Collins, of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice is rather socially oblivious. As the reader, I often ask, "Why? Why on earth would you do that?" As frustrating as his actions are, however, his obtuseness is humorous. In section one, we first notice Collins' oblivious nature when he introduces himself to Darcy at the party, despite Elizabeth's warning. However, this blog is not about section one, is it? That's okay, because his ill-awareness continues in section two with his.. wait for it...PROPOSAL TO ELIZABETH?! NOOOO?! He made numerous advances that were unrequited, and still thought proposing was a good idea. This is what I am talking about (Lauren stuffs face in book out of embarrassment for Collins)! However, the obliviousness fails to stop there! Elizabeth says no; at this point, any normal man would cut his losses and head home. Rather, Collin responds, "I am not now to learn that it is usual with young ladies to reject the addresses of the man whom they secretly mean to accept, when he first applies for their favour, and that sometimes the refusal is repeated a second or even a third time" (Austen, 85). Poor Elizabeth! Austen does a great job of characterizing Collins as "that guy."