The document discusses themes in Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice,' focusing primarily on marriage and social class. It highlights four main marriages that reflect economic and social arrangements of the 18th century, and contrasts Elizabeth's character with the societal expectations of women at that time. The conclusion emphasizes the exploration of marriage, social class, economics, and self-knowledge throughout the novel.

1. Theme of
Pride and
Prejudice
By Mansi Gujadiya

2. Name:- Mansi B. Gujadiya
Roll Number:- 16
Enrollment Number:-4069206420220013
Sem:- 1 M.A
paper code:-22394
Paper Number:-103
Paper Name:-Literature of the romantics
Topic:- Themes of “Pride and Prejudice”
Submitted to:- Department of English MKBU
Email:- mansigajjar10131@gmail.com
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3. Introduction
• Written by Jane Austen.
• Published in 1813
• A novel that largely deals with the
manner.
• The story of Mr and Mrs.Bennet’s five
daughters and her marriages.

4. Marriage
• First most important theme.
• In a Austen’s times marriage
is often an economic rather
than a social arrangement.
• In that day , marriage was
often the only option for a
young women.
• 4 main marriages

5. 4 marriage
1.Darcy and Elizabeth
• This is love marriage.
• Elizabeth is not see a wealth and social
condition of Mr.Darcy.But Mr.Darcy see a class
status.But and of the novel he is ready for a
marriage.
2.Mr.Bingley and Jane
• Social status
3.Lydia and Wickhan
• Wealth
4.Collins and Charlotte
• Higher social position and better wealth.

6. ● Theme of novel is also distinction
between upper class and lower
class of society. It was so
common in 18 century.
● It’s shown by Mr.Bingley-Jane
and Mr.Darcy-Elizabeth relation.
Social class and
Economic

7. Women in this novel
• In a late 18 century women had a very specific
role in society.
• Their primary role was to get married, have
children and maintain a household for their
husband.
• Even this novel Mrs.Bennet’s main purpose is
getting a marriage of her 5 daughter.
• Elizabeth is in contrast to this definition of the
ideal woman.she is clever and opinionated but
end of the novel she chooses the life of 19
century.

8. Conclusion
Pride and Prejudice Themes discuss Jane
Austen’s story and discuss marriage,
social class, economics, and self-
knowledge seen throughout the book

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10. Thank you
. “It is a truth universally
acknowledged, that a single man in
possession of a good fortune, must
be in want of a wife.”