Quote by Jane Austen, opening lines to Pr

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.However little known the feelings or views of such a man may be on his first entering a neighbourhood, this truth is so well fixed in the minds of the surrounding families, that he is considered as the rightful property of some one or other of their daughters.

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in

Summary

This quote from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice humorously reflects the social expectations and preconceived notions regarding marriage during the time in which the novel is set. The quote suggests that any wealthy, unmarried man is automatically assumed to be seeking a wife, and that the families in the community eagerly anticipate his arrival, hoping that their daughters will be chosen as his partner. Austen's satirical commentary highlights the pressure society places on individuals to conform to traditional gender roles and expectations.

By Jane Austen, opening lines to Pr

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