The couples in Pride and Prejudice

<Tab/>"Happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance. If the dispositions of the parties are ever so well known to each other, or ever so similar beforehand, it does not advance their felicity in the least. They always continue to grow sufficiently unlike afterwards to have their share of vexation; and it is better to know as little as possible of the defects of the person with whom you …

…the text is marriage. Many messages are put forward to readers as to what an ideal reason for marriage is like. For instance, Elizabeth and Darcy marry for love and interests. Jane and Bingley marry for love and attractions. Charlotte and Mr. Collins marry for convenience. Lydia and Wickham marry for their desire, attractions and financial reasons, while Mr. and Mrs Bennett marry for necessity . This is established in Jane Austen's novel, Pride and Prejudice.