In Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, the author began to write during the end of the 18th century, which was then a time where it was developed, maintained, and commanded by men. The social movement of feminism found its approach to literature in the 1960s. Which feminism is described to be the belief that women should have the equal rights and opportunities as men. The role of women in the novel, was meant to find a husband who had money, in order to be sure to have financial security. During this era, women were meant to stay in the house and not work. As well, mothers will try to make their daughters marry around a young age to prevent from living with them for a long time.
Feminism criticism examines the ways in which literature
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The women in the Bennet family had to act in a graceful way in order to maintain the image of a perfect maiden. The author implies that wealthy bachelors are in need of a wife to make the house stable. As Elizabeth insists on being treated as a “radical creature” (Austen 67) rather than an “elegant female” it is assumed that Elizabeth is trying to get rid of Mr.Collins, by saying she will cause continual trouble with her if he marries her, because she would not want to do anything to serve him in any way. It’s noted that Elizabeth is shown as a feminist character throughout the novel. As Charlotte takes her place for Elizabeth to marry Mr.Collins. She visits Lady Catherine de Bourgh and confronts her with her relationship within Mr.Darcy by replying he is a gentleman; I am a gentleman's daughter; so far we are equal." (Austen 206) She says this by saying how they are equal and have the same opportunities as him as such as the same social ranking class as