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

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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?

Asked by talha b #1144164 on 4/30/2021 6:33 AM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 4/30/2021 11:22 AM

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 4/30/2021 11:22 AM

In my opinion, both Jane and Elizabeth marry for love. The fact that their husbands are from a higher social class has nothing to do with their reasons for marrying, if anything, the social constructs are a barrier. I also do not believe that Austen intends the reader to look for irony or a critique of her characters.

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