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Society's Constraints in Pride and Prejudice.
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Society's Constraints in Pride and Prejudice Mara Gomes Jane Austen has much to say about the society in which she lives, and where her characters live. Charlotte Lucas and Mr. Collins are two characters who demonstrate, through their actions and outlook on life, the social and educational constraints of their society that prevent them from making their way in the world. Social constraints play an important role in the life of women in this society. Not only do women have to marry, but also marry someone who is of their social class. A "poor" marriage, that is one to a different class, can ruin the reputation of the whole family. In analyzing Charlotte's "strategic" and almost desperate marriage to Mr. Collins, one can see how little freedom women in this society have. Marriage is not an option; it is a necessity. Women are expected to marry while still in their late...
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