1. marriage as a social contract in Pride and Prejudice
... social standing, or "move up a rung" in the all-pervading class hierarchy of the era. "Pride And Prejudice" was no exception to this rule. Take the most obvious examples of Elizabeth and Jane Bennet. On a first glance, these women marry for love and for happiness - "Pride And Prejudice" is clearly a classic romance novel. However, constantly bubbling away on the backburner is the undeniable reality of the Bennets" impending ... out for her goal of personal happiness? How then can we summarise the view of marriage as a social contract in "Pride And Prejudice"? Firstly, I think it is import...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate