Marriage in Pride and Prejudic

Thesis: Though Charlotte and Elizabeth have different opinions of marriage, their views share a common point ¡ª wealth and social status play a decisive part in marriage.
Introduction: In Austen¡¯s novels, marriage is an ideal vehicle for her thematic concerns.
Body:
¢ñ. General understanding of the novel
¢ò. Charlotte Lucas
1. Charlotte¡¯s view of marriage: She keeps her expectations very low and she does not think highly of men or matrimony.
2. Charlotte¡¯s marriage to Mr. Collins: Their marriage is just due to the socioeconomic considerations and she prostitutes herself for status and security.
¢ó. Elizabeth Bennet
1. Elizabeth¡¯s view of marriage: Marriage should be on the basis of the equivalence of personal qualities and social status.
2. Elizabeth¡¯s relationship with three gentlemen: They are ruled out for their lack of money.
3. Elizabeth¡¯s marriage to Darcy: Elizabeth and Darcy are equal in personal attraction and social status in ...