At the heart of Pride and Prejudice is the story of Elizabeth Bennet, the second of five daughters in the Bennet family.
At the heart of Pride and Prejudice is the story of Elizabeth Bennet, the second of five daughters in the Bennet family. The novel explores the precarious position of women in Austen's time, where marriage served as a means of social and financial stability. When the wealthy and aloof Mr. Darcy enters Elizabeth's life, their initial encounters are marked by misunderstandings and societal prejudices.