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'How effective are the opening chapters of 'Pride and Prejudice' in introducing the reader to the main characters and themes of the novel?' Jane Austen's romantic novel 'Pride and Prejudice' explores the society of the early 1800's; a society heavily influenced by marriage, manners and social etiquette. Jane Austen writes about these social influences as the main themes of the novel, which are very effectively introduced in the first few chapters. Being part of this society herself, Jane Austen experienced life as a woman whose purpose in life should have been to marry. However, she died a spinster after rejecting the proposal from a man whom she did not love. She writes about her ideal of the ideal marriage; a marriage where the couple must have mutual respect and understanding of each other. In 'Pride and Prejudice', the main character, Elizabeth Bennet, demonstrates this opinion of marriage. She does not want...

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