Dynamics of Successful Marriage between Opposites: A Synopsis from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice

Abstract

novel depicts the society of the early eighteenth century England. From the depiction of the story, to the characters of the novel Austen does the marvelous job of enticing the readers with her avid capability of storytelling and so it is no wonder that the novel has been and is still being analyzed and portrayed by scholars, filmmakers and critics. Though written in the early eighteenth century this novel holds many facets that are yet to be discovered from literary point of view. Such a notion is the fact that this novel holds the secrets to successful marriage from Austen's point of view and gives us a glimpse into the mind of this literary genius lady about the working of a good marriage. So, the author of this article analyzes the characters and tries to decipher what factors make the marriages work from the viewpoint of Jane Austen. The analysis suggests that though the individuals are of different characteristics and nature they can lead a good life with their better halves in the long run and live with self-contentment and bliss.