Pride and Prejudice 9

In the novel Pride and Prejudice, the different perceptions of marriage play major roles in the outcomes of the character's lives. Jane Austin uses the different characters to show the varying opinions on marriage. Even though the novel shows how a mismatched couple's marriage can have a horrible outcome, it also emphasizes that marrying for love can succeed. The different perceptions of marriage are contrasted in those of Mrs. Bennet, Mr. Collins and Elizabeth Bennet. …

…down proposals from Mr. Collins and Mr. Wickham she was equally prepared to (and did) turn down Mr. Darcy's initial marriage proposal. She could not see the sincerity of his action. It was only after realizing that Mr. Darcy was indeed a kind and generous fellow that Elizabeth was able to appreciate her prejudices and overcome them. It is ironic the with family experiences with marriage she was able to succeed in a happy marriage.