Over the years, the views of marriage have evolved from being a form of assured stability, to an act of true love and eternal unity. As seen in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, 19th century English society regards marriage as a means to climb up in status. Since women were of lesser status in society, they conformed to this expectation; putting love aside and focusing on economic betterment. Elizabeth Bennet, the main character of the novel, differs from the women of her time because of her radidical views of marriage and stability, something some might say to be avant garde.
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