Rachel Igoe
English Honors
G-Period
2 February 2011
Quote Analysis Chapters 7-10
“ I have an excessive regard for Jane Bennet, she is really a very sweet girl, I wish with all my heart she were well settled. But with such a father and mother, and such low connections, I am afraid there is no chance of it” (Austen 32).
Austen represents the social hierarchy through the quote said by Mr. Hurst. Although Jane is a beautiful, well-mannered and cordial young lady she does not live up to the same standards as Mr. Bingley. Mr. Hurst even says that he is afraid that there is no chance for her. This signifies the social hierarchy because although the Bennet’s are considered part of the upper class the money that they make each year does not meet the principles of others living in the upper class. The lines of class are strictly drawn and the Bennet’s are seen as inferiors to the Bingley’s and Darcy’s and treated as such. Jane might meet all the requirements of a lady, but her class keeps her from having a chance with a man from the upper class.
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