Have you ever been judged by your social position? In “Pride and Prejudice,” Jane Austen gives readers a glimpse inside the immense standards of wealth and class. Set in the tranquil English countryside the novel takes place at the same time when England was fighting for its life against the threat of Napoleon, and all … Read more

Intentional or not, Jane Austen gave important details about issues of class in her novel, Pride and Prejudice. Many people would learn issues of life and languages that would affect them later on in life. In Jane Austen’s novel, “Pride and Prejudice,” Jane uses issues of class as her theme. Jane Austen was a dynamic … Read more

Historical information about the period of publication: Jane Austen’s novels counteract the time of publication. Although she writes her novel through a peaceful English countryside; in England, it was a time of fighting. Napoleon uses his power to conquer Italy, Austria, and also make peace with France. Women of this time period play a strict … Read more

Money is a necessary but not sufficient condition for happiness in marriage, a subject addressed in Jane Austen’s novel, Pride and Prejudice. Through a powerful introduction, the text defines the socioeconomic setting of 19th century England. In a male dominated society, monetary issues are top of mind for women and their families as they make … Read more

In ‘Pride and Prejudice,’ the mother, Mrs Bennet, becomes a caricature of motherhood, desiring for her daughters first and foremost a “secure” marriage—by which she means one which is monetarily advantageous or raises the family’s social standing. Her primary objective following the first ball at the local assembly rooms, is to show off that her … Read more