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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

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Marriage: Love vs. Security

"Is it morally acceptable to marry for financial or social security, even without genuine affection?"

Portrait of Elizabeth Bennet
Elizabeth Bennet
Portrait of Charlotte Lucas
Charlotte Lucas
Portrait of Mrs. Bennet
Mrs. Bennet
Elizabeth vs Charlotte vs Mrs.
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Social Class and Merit

"Does social class inherently determine a person's character and worth, or should individuals be judged solely on their actions and merits?"

Portrait of Fitzwilliam Darcy
Fitzwilliam Darcy
Portrait of Elizabeth Bennet
Elizabeth Bennet
Portrait of Lady Catherine de Bourgh
Lady Catherine de Bourgh
Fitzwilliam vs Elizabeth vs Lady
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Reputation and Social Standing

"Is preserving one's reputation and social standing more important than acting with integrity and pursuing personal happiness?"

Portrait of Jane Bennet
Jane Bennet
Portrait of Elizabeth Bennet
Elizabeth Bennet
Portrait of Mrs. Bennet
Mrs. Bennet
Jane vs Elizabeth vs Mrs.
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First Impressions vs. True Character

"Are first impressions generally reliable indicators of a person's true character, or are they often misleading and superficial?"

Portrait of Elizabeth Bennet
Elizabeth Bennet
Portrait of George Wickham
George Wickham
Portrait of Jane Bennet
Jane Bennet
Elizabeth vs George vs Jane
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