Abstract

This dissertation focuses on four marriages in Pride and Prejudice in England of 18th to 19th. The thesis analyzes the marriages through the four couples’ wealth background and family background and pay attention to Elizabeth and Darcy. The thesis analyzes the different marriage views in this novel through their wealth background, social status, sexual attraction and love., which can make readers know what is true love and think how to choose the best marriage.

Key words: Marriages; Love; Women

Contents

Abstract

中文摘要

1.Introduction1

2.Literary Review1

3.The Main Characters in Pride and Prejudice2

4.The Analysis of Four Marriages in Pride and Prejudice3

4.1 The marriage of Darcy and Elizabeth4

4.2 The marriage of Charlotte and Collins5

4.3 The marriage of Lydia and Wickham5

4.4 The marriage of Jane and Bingley6

5.The Factors of the Marriages in Pride and Prejudice6

5.1 The economic factor in the marriage...7

5.2 The social factor in the marriage.7

5.3 The sexual attraction in the marriage..7

5.4 Love in the marriage...8

6. The Different Understanding of Love and Marriages in Pride and Prejudice8

6.1 Austen’s views of marriages in Pride and Prejudice8

6.2 Contemporary women’s views of marriage.8

7. Conclusion9

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