Abstract

This thesis is a study on factors affecting marriage in Pride and Prejudice. We will find out the factors in the article and influence on modern marriage by introducing and analyzing the marriage of five couples of pride and prejudice. Marriage is a significant part in a person’s life. No matter who you are, you all wish for a satisfied and beautiful marriage. However, sometimes, we have no right to choose a marriage due to the various pressure, social environment, survival and traditional ideas, background, personality and so on. In order to survive in the society, we may be reluctant to accept a marriage that we don’t want. Accordingly, the novel has showed us many realistic and rational factors that also affect our life. After analyzing them, we will figure out the truth and influence on modern marriage

Key words: marriage, influencing factors, result  

CONTENTS

Abstract

摘要

1.Introduction 1

1.1General information of the author...1 

1.2Brief introduction of the novel..2

2.Analysis of five kinds of marriage..3

2.1Elizabeth and Darcy’s marriage....3

2.2Jane and Bingley’s marriage..3

2.3Charlotte and Collins’ marriage4

2.4Lydia and Wickham’s marriage.4

2.5Mr. Bennett’s marriage...5 

3.Factors that affect the marriage in the novel..5

3.1Social factors.5

3.1.1The great impact of money on marriage.5 

3.1.2The social status.6

3.1.3Social and family environment.6

3.2Individual factors..7

3.2.1The personality and Individual appearance...7 

4.Influence on modern views of marriage8 

5.Conclusion8

References....10