Pride and Prejudice
For much of the novel, Austen seems to be offering a fairly pointed critique of marrying for social considerations. But it’s also true that the happy marriages that bring the novel to a close are favorable by the terms of the society. In the end, both Eli
For much of the novel, Austen seems to be offering a fairly pointed critique of marrying for
social considerations. But it’s also true that the happy marriages that bring the novel to a close
are favorable by the terms of the society. In the end, both Elizabeth and Jane do marry “up.”
Does this undermine the critique the book offers? Is it meant to be read ironically? Do you think
that Austen is critiquing Elizabeth and Jane?