I have encountered the theme of marriage vs. future in my own life much like Elizabeth in Pride and Prejudice. My family is old fashioned and thinks that I should be actively seeking a husband at this age. I think my mom believes that marriage is the sole purpose of life, much like Mrs. Bennet. However, I feel that I am still young and should spend this time focusing on developing a career and personal identity.
Jane Austen herself chose to avoid marriage completely. By eliminating the time that would have been spent on marriage, she was able to become one of the most famous female authors ever. Maybe there is more in store for the futures of those who are never married.
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Thank goodness you live in this day and age, because back then, ther would have been no career for you! Only a wife!
I had no idea that Jane Austen never married. (Didn't quite get around to seeing "Becoming Jane" in the theater.) But what an inspiring example (or major oxymoron?).
I can't believe your mom has that attitude toward marriage--mine is exactly the opposite! It is for the sole reason of post-poning marriage that my parents encouraging my continuing education (they would have me earn 4 PhD's instead).
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