Bride Quote by Jane Austen
““It was a very proper wedding. The bride was elegantly dressed---the two bridemaids were duly inferior---her father gave her away---her mother stood with salts in her hand expecting to be agitated---her aunt tried to cry--- and the service was impressively read by Dr. Grant.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Pride and Prejudice, 1813
A satirical description of a conventional wedding, highlighting social expectations and underlying tensions.
In simple terms: A proper wedding masks hidden anxieties.
Key Takeaway
Notice subtle pressures in rituals.
Themes
social satire
family dynamics
marriage
class
gender
Mood
wry
observational
Type
satire
social commentary
When to use this quote
- wedding planning
- family gatherings
- social events
- reading literature
Key Concepts
Victorian etiquette
social performance
family roles
Questions to Reflect On
- How do social norms shape personal feelings?
- What unspoken pressures appear in celebrations?
A Different Perspective
The humor may downplay genuine emotional distress.
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