The Jane Austen novel Pride and Prejudice is a spirited period piece that clearly illustrates the importance of women being able to find a suitable husband to settle down with; for the sake of both herself and her family. ... Not only does their own future happiness depend on their ability to navigate through their own pride and prejudices regarding one another, but the fate of Elizabeth's family is squarely placed on their shoulders as well. ... She holds him accountable for the broken relationship between Bingley and her sister Jane, in addition to the shots her own pride has taken ...

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