Individual and Society

eas modern society values and considers important both in a narrative and a society as it is of what Jane Austen valued.
             The text clearly reflects and also challenges the dominant ways of thinking through several characters and the collision of their ideas. Elizabeth is used to show the protagonist, whose individuality concerns others. She shows this through her decline of her cousins marriage proposal and also her initial blunt refusal of Mr Darcy at the time, when she did not have feelings toward him. Another trait, which differed from society, was her intellect and mental strength. She quoted "She would only marry for love," This opinion caused conflict, as her mother, Mrs Bennet attempted to force Liz to marry for money and better her living conditions, therefore marrying her wealthy cousin, who was to inherit their home. Charlotte is a character who perfectly fits into 19th century views of women, as she is not interested in love, she would prefer to marry for security. She is also pleased with having no life, and becoming a housewife.
             Elizabeth is not as ready to fall in with the con
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