Why Is Jane Austen's Pride And Prejudice Considere

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"Comedy of Manners" is defined to be "a comedy that satirically portrays the manners and fashions of a particular social class." This in reality is the genre of the novel, as social behaviour in public and private settings accounts for much of the plot. Pride and Prejudice is told in a rather comical tone, outlining the problems of the superior upper-class in Regency England and their general snobbish, demanding nature. She highlights how they struggle to accept others of different social classes and gives readers the impression they're a powerful, collective force; further portraying the flawed social system prominent at the time. Right from the start of the novel irony is present in the opening line, as we're told "It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife" Not only does this highlight the impact social conventions on individuals yet Subsequently we become acquainted with the fact that it isn’t the man who's in desperate need of a wife yet it's the woman and her mother who are constantly searching for a rich, wealthy man to secure their futures. The line establishes a humorous tone to the novel, preparing us for Mrs. Bennet's foolishness and small mind. Early in the novel she tells Mr. Bennet about Mr. Bingling arrival in town; she states, "A single man of large fortune; four or five thousand a year. What a fine thing for our girls!" This reinforces the idea that middle class families tried breaking social barriers with the upper class members of society and strove to attain the same social eloquence and status as those with high monetary seemed to be Mrs. Bennet's only goal and biggest priority in life, which really does say a lot about her character. The concept of "Comedy of Manners" comes to further light when we observe Darcy's response to Bingly's suggestion that he dances with
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