ne another. While the Bennets, who are middle class, may socialize with the upper-class Bingleys and Darcys, they are clearly their social inferiors and are treated as such. Mr. Darcy, who believes in the dignity of his lineage; Miss Bingley, who dislikes anyone not as socially accepted as she is; and Wickham, who will do anything he can to get enough money to raise himself into a higher station.
             However, Austen shows the power of love to overcome class boundaries
             Values of love, marriage and gender:
             At that time the main purpose in a woman¡¯s life is to marry. Love is a rarity that does not usually have any part in a marriage. Marriages are based on bloodlines, family names, and the amount of money that can be brought together.
             The male simply expects the female to conform and do what he asks of her.
             Elizabeth refused. Mr Collins brushes off her refusal; though, it is only when she repeatedly says no that he seems to take the hint, which is a perfect example of the male mindset of the
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