Abstract

This thesis analyzes the marriage views in the book Pride and Prejudice from three main parts including the social background which includes women’s social position and influence of Jane Austen herself, the development of feminism and the comparing of two kinds of marriages in the book. From the analysis of these aspects, the conclusion that the marriage based on love would have great happiness after marriage, while the later one based on sexual desire and material benefit which would exist with deceiving and utilizing can be summarized.

Key Words:   social background; marriage view; Jane Austen

CONTENTS

中文摘要

Abstract

1. Introduction-1

2. The social background in late 18th century and early 19th century-1

2.1. Women’s social position at that time in late 18th century and early 19th century-1

2.2. The influence of the writer Jane Austen herself to the marriage view in the book Pride and Prejudice-2

3. The development and influence of feminism at that time both in the book and society-4

3.1. The development of feminism at that era in the society-4

3.2. The influence of feminism thought to characters in the book-4

4. The comparing of two kinds of marriages in the book Pride and Prejudice-6

4.1. The analysis of Elizabeth and Darcy’s marriage-6

4.2. The analysis of Wycombe and Lydia’s marriage-7

4.3. The comparing of marriage view of the 18th and 19th century and it in today’s society-7

5. Conclusion-9

Works Cited-11