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    In Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen displays the ways people chose to marry in 19^th century England. Through the story of Elizabeth Bennet and her sisters and friends, Austen shows that male gender and wealth led to greater social power, which led to expanded options for marriage. In modern American society, there is still some truth to the situation Austen showed, as many people still marry for money or status, and men still dominate. Exploring the similarities and differences between Elizabeth Bennet’s world and today’s society shows that while money and male power still influence marriage, those factors are not as prevalent and new factors such as fame can provide access up the social ladder and to greater marriage choices.

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