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Jane Austens novel, Pride and Prejudice, is set in nineteenth century England and portrays important views on society and life in general at that time, focusing particularly on the theme of marriage. ...
During the nineteenth century a rise in feminism came about and views of social etiquette and marriage were challenged. Through her characters Jane and Elizabeth, Austen conveys her own ideas regarding female rights within marriage. Her own experiences relate to those in the novel, whereby she received a proposal of marriage but later refused, as she did not love the man. ...
The fact that the novel surrounds the theme of marriage becomes evident from the opening paragraph:
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife. ... Bennet, prevented him from developing any real love or affection for her from the beginning of their marriage. ... However, the marriage does provide financial security for Mrs. ... For their eldest daughters, Elizabeth and Jane, the marriage has had a positive effect as they both comprehend the failings of their parents relationship and therefore wish for a marriage based on mutual respect and love. ... When he proposes to her, he gives her many reasons as to why the marriage would be a success for him, including the fact that it would set the example of matrimony in his parish, and please the patroness which is extremely important to him. Elizabeth believes that marriage should be solely based on love and therefore declines Mr. ... Collins, undeterred by Elizabeth’s rejection, replies that it is usual for young ladies to initially turn down a proposal for marriage. ... She also believes it unlikely that Elizabeth will receive another proposal of marriage and is distressed that her daughter has destroyed the one opportunity she has of keeping the Longbourn estate in the family. ... She has no romantic ideas that marriage must be based on love, and that it is little more than an economic arrangement to secure her financial situation in later life. ... Despite this, their marriage is extremely successful, as both Mr. ... Bennet who is most concerned with her daughters getting married and yet it is also her who is preventing this from occurring with her crude and low class behaviour, thus making Bingleys friends and family oppose the marriage.
Approximate Word count = 1807
Approximate Pages = 7.2
(250 words per page double spaced)
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