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题目：The Formation of Four Different Marriages in Austen’s Pride and Prejudice

Outline

Introduction

ⅠThe Introduction of Jane Austen

ⅡThe General Knowledge of Pride and Prejudice

Chapter One (Four Different Marriages in Pride and Prejudice) ⅠUtilitarian Marriag e

1.The story of Collins and Charlotte’s marriage;

2.The marriage of no passion and little affection but successful;

3.Analyze the character feature of Collins and Charlotte;

1). Collins is a vulgar, pompous and rapacious man.

2). Charlotte is a vain and mediocre girl.

4.Social background behind their marriage.

ⅡSex-oriented Marriage

1.The story of Wickham and Lydia’s marriage.

2.The marriage an passion and no affection and unsuccessful.

3.Analyze the character feature of Wickham and Lydia.

1). Wickham is a dissolute and cunning villain.

2). Lydia is an empty-minded girl.

4. Social background behind their marriage and fit Austen’s idea of

mores.

ⅢMoral Marriage

1.The story of Bingley and Jane’s marriage.

2.The marriage of genuine affection esteem shown as a real marriage

but not an ideal one.

3.Analyze the character feature of Bingley and Jane.

1). Bingley is a cordial and simple young man.

2). Jane is kind and mild girl.

4.Their marriage fit Austens’s ideal of happiness.

ⅣPerfect Marriage

1.The story of Elizabeth and Darcy’s marriage.

2.The marriage with affection, esteem and passion, shown as a perfect,

real and happy couple.

3.Analyze the character feature of Elizabeth and Darcy.

1). Darcy is a good man of integrity.

2). Elizabeth is an intelligent and sensible girl.

4.Social background behind their mar riage and fit Austen’s ideal of

happiness.

Chapter Two （Social Reasons）

ⅠIdeology aspect

Introduce the characters’ attitude toward love reflects the social change.

This view of love has an effect both to the people and to the society.

ⅡClass aspect

Jane Austen is a member of the professional class. The men in the

professional class are expected to pursue a profession, either the army, navy,

law, or medicine. The women are excluded from these professions and are

expected to marry.

ⅢMoney aspect

Money also plays an important part in the marriage.

Chapter Three (Four Marriages’ Practical Significance)

The essence of bourgeoisie’s marriage is the combination of money and profit. Although the ideal marriage is based on the feelings, built on the money and beauty’s marriage isn’t happy absolutely at all. It needs to consider the suitability of the objective conditions.

Conclusion

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