Marital Economics in Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice”

20/07/2020 1h 20min
Marital Economics in Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice”

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An advantageous marriage is Elizabeth Bennet’s only potential escape from a foolish mother, a disinterested father, three very silly sisters, and a house that’s entailed away to her idiotic cousin Mr. Collins. But she turns down fabulously wealthy Mr. Darcy because he’s prideful—and maybe a little prejudiced. But then, so is she. How do we know if two people are well-suited to each other? What makes a successful match? Is Mr. Collins actually the perfect man? Wes and Erin discuss Jane Austen’s "Pride and Prejudice."

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