Abstract

"Pride and prejudice" is the masterpiece of Austin, is fundamental key with satire novel describes five different forms of marriage and love. Today, still attracts many readers, the novel has sparked the observation of the marriage and unlimited thinking.This article is through the detailed analysis of these five kinds of marriage, to explore the love and marriage in "pride and prejudice", the author thinks that: love marriage and property and social status relate to each other, but never can only depend on it, love, mutual understanding and mutual respect on the basis of marriage is happiness of marriage. Austen was both opposed to marriage for money and for hasty marriage. She stresses the importance of an ideal marriage and puts the relationship between men and women as the cornerstone of an ideal marriage.

Key words : Pride and Prejudice; viewpoint of marriage; modern marriages

Contents

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中文摘要

1.Introduction1

2.Different Marriages2

2.1 Five marriages of Pride and Prejudice.2

2.1.1 Mr. Bennet and Mrs. Bennet ’s marriage2

2.1.2 Mr. Bingley and Jane ’s marriage.3

2.1.3 Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy ’s marriage4

2.1.4 Mr. Collins and Charlotte ’s marriage.5

2.1.5 Wickham and Lydia ’s marriage6

2.2 Different marriage views from five marriages7

2.2.1 Social attributes influence people ’s view of marriage.8

2.2.2 Money and conditions are not the only conditions for a happy marriage.8

2.2.3 Blind passion leads to unfortunate marriage9

2.2.4 Sense and sensibility are the cornerstones of a happy marriage9

3.The Reason of Forming Jane Austen ’s View of Marriage 10

3.1 Women can’t be financial independent.10

3.2 Women have low social status 10

3.3 It’s influenced by the enlightenment11

3.4 It’s about Austen ’s personal relationship emotion.11

4.Referential Significance to Modern Marriage.12

4.1 It’s undesirable to marry for money12

4.2 It’s irresponsible to take marriage as a game.13

4.3 Love is a guarantee of a happy marriage.14

5. Conclusion15

References.16