usten , 2003, 1) This is not a truth, in reverse, it isa truth that a poor woman without fortune is in want ofa man in possession ofa large fortune. The reason is that she has to live, but she cannot live by her own. Therefore, the ladies take advantage of their beauties and good manners to attract men. In th is novel Austen concentrates on women ’s fate most. Through her characters ’ process of courtship and marriage, Austen shows social background behind their marriage and what low status women have suffered. In Pride and Prejudice , generally the only way for a woman is to get married besides being spinsterhood or governess. To marry a rich and high status man, isa path for the young women to gaining financial security and social status. The novel portrays life in the middle class rural
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