to theme and character development throughout the novel is that of

courtship and marriage. From the very first chapter; the very first

line, in fact, you see that this is a novel about the surmounting

obstacles of courtship and the levels of difficulty in achieving

romantic happiness, for it is well-stated that "it is a truth universally

acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune

must be in want of a good wife."(1) As one of the most famous lines

in literature it immediately establishes the centrality of marriage to

the novel . This is done first by introducing Mr. Bingley, an event that

sets the novel in motion; second, by its implication that the real truth

is the opposite...that a single woman is in want of a wealthy

husband. Marriage in Pride and Prejudice is a means of survival in an

economy-based environment. It is the playing card by which all

single women hope to score big and settle down with their winnings.

The Bennett's are a perfect example of the institute of

marriage that is exemplified in most every case of Pride and

Prejudice. They married for the most noble of reasons in their time.

two of them merged for security and social climbing in the same

and you must chose one and only one and enjoy it without the other.

care of how devout of compatibility for partnership in marriage he is. The

Charlotte's ability to settle is not unique, but is very clearly explained

The ideal marriage is that of Jane and Bingley. They are what

because they are truly meant to be together and sadness for most all the

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Approximate Word count = 998
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)