There are several types of marriage in Pride and Prejudice. Not all of them are involving love between those getting married.
-Charlotte marries Mr. Collins because of his wealth.
"I am not romantic, you know. I never was. I ask only a comfortable home; and considering Mr. Collins's character, connections, and situation in life, I am convinced that my chance of happiness wiht him is as fair as most people can boast on entering the marriage state." (95)
- The marriage of Mr. Wickham and Lydia also involves wealth.
"...there will be some little money,even when all his debts are discharged, to settle on my niece, in addition to her own fortune." (225)
Money is the obstacle in some occasions.
- Relationship between Mr.Bingley and Jane broke mostly becasue Jane was not rich enough.
- Lady Catherine de Bourgh does not want Elizabeth to marry Mr. Darcy because she is not suitable in terms of her wealth and social status.
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