Love & Marriage

• How does Jane Austen present love and marriage in her novel?

  In various ways throughout the novel
• What is Elizabeth's goal regarding marriage?

  Marriage for love, not wealth
• What value does Austen show throughout the book?

  The value of falling in love instead of for money
• How does Elizabeth demonstrate her belief in marrying for love?

  By rejecting Mr. Collins and marrying Mr. Darcy
• How does Austen contrast Elizabeth's choices with Charlotte Lucas' decisions?

  Charlotte marries for financial security, not love
• Who does Charlotte Lucas marry?

  1. Collins
• Why does Charlotte Lucas choose to marry Mr. Collins?

  For financial security rather than love
• What does Elizabeth's rejection of Mr. Collins signify in the context of the novel?

  Her commitment to marrying for love
• What theme does Austen explore through the characters of Elizabeth and Charlotte?

  The differing motivations for marriage
• What is the primary motivation for Elizabeth's marriage to Mr. Darcy?

  Love
• How does the contrast between Elizabeth and Charlotte enhance the novel's message about marriage?

  It highlights the importance of love over security