"Without thinking highly either of men or of matrimony, marriage had always been her object; it was the only honorable provision for well educated young women of small fortune and, however uncertain of giving happiness...."

Question

Why would charlotte choose to "secure" a husband instead of growing to be an old maid?

Asked by kawthar n #331897 on 9/20/2013 3:15 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 8/7/2015 12:30 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 8/7/2015 12:30 PM

In Pride and Prejudice, many women (such as Charlotte) must marry solely for the sake of financial security.