Pride and Predjudice by Jane Austen

- - 19th century England had some serious social problems left over from the heyday of Royalty and Nobility. One of the most significant of these was the tendency to marry for money. In this basic equation, a person sought a spouse based on the dowry receivable and their allowance. This process went both ways; a beautiful woman might be able to snag a rich husband, or a charring handsome man could woo a rich young …

…predicament. She can not hope for a wealthy and handsome husband like Elizabeth and Jane can, as she does not have their particular assets. She can hope at best for security and a degree of comfort.         In conclusion, the essential statement made about marriage in Pride and Prejudice is that a marriage for money will end up unsuccessful. This is proved by examples of unsuccessful marriages formed for money, and successful marriages formed for love.