Basis For Marriage in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice . This paper describes the portrayal of marriage and courtship in Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" by analyzing the pairings of the three couples in the story. One relationship is based on financial convenience, one on a happy affinity between two people, and one on the deep bond resulting from the slow and tumultuous development of a friendship. This is all contrasted to the atmosphere of the "marriage market" that dominates the setting of the novel. 3 pgs. Bibliography lists 1 source. Pages: 3 Bibliography: 1 source(s) listed Filename: 8372 Marriage Jane Austin.doc Price: 26.85