Theme of Love and Marriage in "Pride and Prejudice"
Q: Marriage is the focal point of Jane Austen’s works. Discuss in reference to the novel “ Pride and Prejudice ” ? Gist: This novel is considered a flagship work by Austen due to the versatility of its themes. It was written in 1797 under the title 'First Impression,' but later on, it was published under 'Pride and Prejudice.' Some critics think that Pride and Prejudice is simply an account of love and affection between the opposite gender. But upon deep analysis and evaluation, it depicts an objective picture of the society during Austen's time. Theme of Love and Marriage: One of the most striking aspects of 'Jane Austen's writings is her emphasis on the concept of love and marriage. To have a deep insight regarding this, we need to see things in a historical context. Regency Period: Marriage was a great issue of that period. Parents from inferior classes mostly wish their daughters to get married to men from the upper class due to bett...