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Essay Archive - Pride and Prejudice: Marriage for Money
Pride and Prejudice: Marriage for Money
19th century England had some serious social problems left over
from the heyday of Royalty and Nobility. One of the most significant of
these was the tendency to marry for money. In this basic equation, a
person sought a spouse based on the dowry receivable and their allowance.
This process went both ways; a beautiful woman might be able to snag a
rich husband, or a charring handsome man could woo a rich young girl. In
these marriages, money was the only consideration. Love was left out,
with a fe....
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