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English Literature Coursework: Pre- 1914 Prose - "Pride and Prejudice" "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife." In the 19th century women had many more restrictions than they do today. They had little choice but to obey men, and they had little money or property that could be kept in their name. Women generally had to marry, or be looked after by a male relative, otherwise they would have no money or house. Because of this, marriages often occurred for security and material goods instead of for love. Women, during Jane Austin's life, were expected to get married - this was the main goal in their lives. Once they were married their main goal was to produce a male heir, or to get secure a 'good' marriage for any daughters. They had very mundane lives, which...

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