Introduction Pride & Prejudice was written by British author Jane Austen in 1796-1797 and was first published in 1813. ... It is these prejudices, which in part drive him to come between Jane and Bingley. ... Austen uses the character of Charlotte Lucas, who marries Mr. ... Austen shows this kind of class-consciousness life, particularly in the character of Mr. ... Through the Darcy-Elizabeth and Bingley-Jane marriages, Austen shows the power of love and happiness to overcome class boundaries and prejudices, implying that such prejudices are empty, unfeeling, and unproductive. ...

• Word Count: 3094
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School