... when compared to other romantic novels written at the time as Austen has added some comedy, mostly in the form of irony. Most novels were written about romance but Pride and Prejudice is a romance with a difference. The first marriage in the book is the unsatisfactory relationship between Mr and Mrs Bennet. For the twenty seven years they have been married, the main pleasure Mr Bennet gets results from teasing ... his slightly stupid wife, and receiving pleasure at her expense. Mrs Bennet says, "You take delight in vexing me. ... an end to all real affection for her." "Elizabeth, howeve...

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Pride and Prejudice: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen provides a powerful and sometimes humorous insight on the institution of marriage in the 18th and 19th century. One of the major themes of the book is how very critical it was for a woman to find a husband. A woman's entire future depended on whether or not this search would be successful. One marriage that displays these very principles is that of Mr. William Collins and Charlotte ... notions. In his interactions with Lady De Bourgh, he willingly accepts humiliation and is determined to please her, regardless of the cost. This behaviour...

• Word Count: 1216
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School