Subtext: Conversations about Classic Books and Films

Marital Economics in Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice”


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An advantageous marriage is Elizabeth Bennet’s only potential escape from a foolish mother, a disinterested father, three very silly sisters, and a house that’s entailed away to her idiotic cousin Mr. Collins. But she turns down fabulously wealthy Mr. Darcy because he’s prideful—and maybe a little prejudiced. But then, so is she. How do we know if two people are well-suited to each other? What makes a successful match? Is Mr. Collins actually the perfect man? Wes and Erin give their analysis of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.

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Thanks to Abbie Smith for allowing us to repurpose her poster for the cover art.

Thanks to Tyler Hislop for the audio editing on this episode.

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