Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen has been said to be a clear example of how woman of the early 19th century were not equal socially and economically. Marriage of this era was more than for love, it was also for financial security. Women often had no choice but to marry because there was no other way an income could be received. The novel could be read as a narrative account of marriage in this era where marriage was a market and young women are the merchandise. Marrying undesirably was not uncommon and this has been seen as being another form of prostitution. Prostitution can mean many things, in this case, it addresses the situation of women having no attraction or feelings for a man and selling themselves in marriage. They would do this to ensure they would be financially stable for the future and have an established estate. Charlotte's marriage to Mr. Collins is an example of this type of marriage in Pride and Prejudice. This accusation is true to some extent, however not......
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