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B.P.SINGH
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Ketan Laxman Kamble & Megha Uplane
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Dr. Neeru varshney
Received Date: 25/10/2015 | Accepted Date: 28/11/2015 | Published Date: 02/12/2015
Issue: Oct-Nov, 2015 | Volume/Issue:2/12 | Page No.: 3245 - 3253
Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice is a significant literary work that explores the complex relationship between female identity and social expectations within the patriarchal society of early nineteenth-century England. The novel portrays the challenges faced by women whose social status, economic security, and personal futures were largely determined by marriage and adherence to societal norms. Through the character of Elizabeth Bennet, Austen presents a strong and intelligent heroine who challenges conventional expectations regarding gender roles, class hierarchy, and marital choices. This study examines how female identity is constructed and negotiated in the novel through the experiences of Elizabeth Bennet and other female characters, including Jane Bennet, Charlotte Lucas, and Lydia Bennet. It further investigates the influence of social conventions, family expectations, and class structures on women’s decisions and opportunities. By analyzing the themes of marriage, autonomy, self-respect, and social mobility, the study highlights Austen’s critique of restrictive gender norms and her advocacy for women’s moral and intellectual independence. The findings suggest that Pride and Prejudice not only reflects the realities of women’s lives in Regency England but also challenges the limitations imposed upon them, making the novel a timeless commentary on female empowerment, individuality, and the pursuit of personal fulfillment within a socially constrained environment.
Keywords: Female Identity, Social Expectations, Gender Roles, Marriage, Pride and Prejudice