Pride and Prejudice Intro

In Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen satirizes the conventions of marriage in the early 1800’s in which marriage is based off of the economic well being of each individual. Life in these early times was much different than times in the present day. Women were expected to get married and would receive a bad reputation if she and her partner didn’t tie the knot. Time was of the essence and as women aged; it became more crucial for the women to get married because marriage often provided a sense of security for the future well being of the individual. Now a days, the intentions of marriage are different and there is not a certain time frame where the women needs to get married by. Equality now plays a role in the lives of many women. In contrast to present day social norms in which marriage is based off of strong physical and emotional connections, Austen satirizes the follies of marriage which are based on the intent of gaining money, status, and sensibility.