Pride and Prejudice, a novel written in the 19th century, is about women who feel they have to marry to be happy. How true is this and how much has society’s perception of marriage and women changed in today’s time? Write a well-developed literary response essay in which you examine the following:
How important was it for women to marry during the 19th century? What did it say about their status in society?
How did Jane Austen reflect her stance on marriage through the main character, Elizabeth?
How is marriage and women viewed today? Has it changed or remained the same as it was in the 19th century?
Include examples, quotes from the novel to substantiate your viewpoint.
Word count: 400- 450
