about the author’s viewpoint of love, which is that the marriage for wealth, property and social status is unhappy, but a happy marriage can not be without considering those elements. Marriage can’t just base on love, the financial condition is essential as well. And as a wife, she should be independent in mind. The author might be a feminist, but I think this is good for both husband and wife. And the figure of Elizabeth gives us a phenomenon that a wise woman should chase for her own equal love and independence. And I am so agree with the opinion which was revealed from this book that the happy marriage should base on love, economical conditions and something else. The story of Romeo and Juliet just offers a kind of pure and romantic love, but it’s not practical, the marriage of Elizabeth’s best friend, Shallotte，is practical but will not goes further, because they don’t love each other. Shallotte is 28 years old and still unmarried, she just want a family. And Mr. Collins wants his marriage to help his career. The marriage based on those reasons will not be happy. And On the contrary, the relationship between Elizabeth and Darcy is what we should appreciate and learn. They are equal in spirit and love each other and respect each other.

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