Daughter Quote by Jane Austen
“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife. However little known the feelings or views of such a man may be on his first entering a neighbourhood, this truth is so well fixed in the minds of the surrounding families, that he is considered as the rightful property of someone or other of their daughters.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Pride and Prejudice, 1813
Society assumes wealthy single men seek wives, shaping expectations and marriage markets.
In simple terms: Wealthy men are presumed to want wives.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and question societal assumptions about marriage.
Themes
society
marriage
expectations
Mood
irry
critical
Type
literary
social commentary
When to use this quote
- courtship
- family expectations
- dating
- arranged marriages
Key Concepts
class
gender roles
social pressure
Questions to Reflect On
- How do modern expectations differ from this view?
- What pressures do families face in arranging marriages?
A Different Perspective
Assumes all wealthy men desire marriage, ignoring personal choice.
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