Abstract

This dissertation is based on the brief analysis of the marriages in Pride and Prejudice, which is the famous masterpiece of Jane Austin, the British novelist. Associating with the different characters and views of protagonists, it reveals the different views on the four marriages, which respectively based on money and benefit, passion and impulsion, love and admiration, understanding and respect. In addition, by means of the analysis of Austin’s marriage, modern marriage and individual views, it emphasizes the practical significance of the marriage. 

Key words: marriages; money and love; significance; 

Contents

Abstract

中文摘要

1. Introduction-1

2. A Brief Analysis of the Four Marriages-2

2.1 The marriage of Collins and Charlotte-2

2.1.1Collins’s vulgarity-3

2.1.2Charlotte’s vanity-3

2.2 The marriage of Lydia and Wickham-3

2.2.1Lydia’s ignorance-4

2.2.2Wickham’s hypocrisy-4

2.3 The marriage of Jane and Bingley-4

2.3.1Jane’s integrity-5

2.3.2Bingley’s irresolution-5

2.4 The marriage of Elizabeth and Darcy-6

2.4.1Elizabeth’s wit-6

2.4.2Darcy’s arrogance-7

3.The Practical Significance of the Marriage-7

3.1The brief analysis of Austin’s marriage-7

3.2The trend of modern marriage-8

3.3The individual viewpoints of marriages-9

4.Conclusion-13

References-14