Questions for Essay/Outline

How is social power affected by gender/class, and how does it affect marriages?

How does the class of one's spouse affect their own social power?

How does class affect social power?

Characters:
Darcy and Elizabeth


Why is social class an important aspect in possible marriages in Pride and Prejudice?  
Darcy's pride gets in the way


Elizabeth's view of marriage
Elizabeth's view differs from her mother's

Darcy looks down on Elizabeth, and views her below himself.  He worries that a marriage to her will diminish his social standing even though he is developed feeling for her.  His pride could get in the way.

Mrs. Bennet wants to see her daughters marry someone of a higher class.  Encourages Elizabeth to consider Darcy as a potential suitor.  She similarly encourages Jane to marry Mr.  Bingley.

why does Jane Austen Write about social class and its relation with marriage. Is she attempting to promote changes to the social power.  Emphasize not caring about class differences like Mr. Bingley.

Mr. Bingley not class conscious.  

Mr. Collins proposed to Elizabeth to benefit himself.