Analyze Christian Morals, Marriage, and Courtship in Pride and Prejudice

 
 
 
 
The purpose of this essay is to explore and analyze Jane Austen's emphasis of Christian morals in Pride and Prejudice. Throughout the novel, Austen writes her characters into various situations concerning marriage and courtship. Inextricable from these scenes are the "lessons" they contain about major Christian teachings, including practicing universal kindness, humbleness before the lord god, not using deception to get something, that beggars can't be choosers, and that love (Enlightenment love that is reasonable and has merit) can overcome. Austen's critique of parents interfering in their children's marriage plans will be discussed.

In the opening scenes, Mr. Bingley's and Mr. Darcy's attitudes are juxtaposed to make for an awkward arrangement between themselves and some local girls, Jane and Elizabeth. Although Bingley, a young wealthy gentlemen, is sensitive and modest in the countryside surroundings, Mr. Darcy is immediately rude, haughty, and condescending


     
 
 
 
    

 

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