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Austen utilizes Elizabeth and Darcy to reveal the social effect of marriage.  Darcy comes from a higher class than Elizabeth, and his excessive pride causes him to look down on others.  Although Mrs. Bennet still wants Elizabeth to marry him purely because he could provide for her economically.  Elizabeth turned down his first marriage proposal because she desire more than that in a marriage.  In the Early 19th century love was not the main purpose of marriage.  The best marriages were considered mutually beneficial.  Elizabeth contrast with this type of system, and she differs from her mother with this.  Darcy eventually realizes what is important and develops feelings for Elizabeth.