This document discusses how money plays a central role in the plot of Pride and Prejudice. Because of an entailment law, the Bennet women will be in a dire financial situation when Mr. Bennet dies. Translating the monetary amounts mentioned in the novel to modern U.S. dollar equivalents provides important context for understanding the characters' motivations and decisions. For example, Darcy has an income of £10,000 per year, equivalent to $800,000, while Elizabeth will be left with just £40 per year, or $3,200 after her father passes away. These conversions help illustrate the magnitude of financial transactions in the story.