1. Pride And Prejudice
... were very different from views in modern American society. In 19th century England, there were two main concerns about marriage, to marry for wealth (money) and social class (stability). Jane Austin shows that marriage was not an act of love for most people in that day and age but and act of survival, high ranking, and a place in society. The values ... 's financial situation. He is far more wealthy than she, and he is afraid the he will be judged by his friends and family if he were to marry Elizabeth. Jane Austin shows that the inequalities between men and women and marriage are a fina...
- Word Count: 755
- Approx Pages: 3
- Grade Level: High School