Changes in marriage

After discussing in class we came to a conclusion that marriage and its rituals has changed significantly over time. As we read in Pride and Prejudice the marriage proposal from Mr. Collins to Elizabeth was way different from what we expect now. Back then marriage was not all about being in love, but to make sure that one would have all of the essential equalities of being a married couple in society. Today marriage is based off of love and not based on the status one would get in society. As Elizabeth turned down the proposal from Mr.Collins, this is not something that we would see as often today. Today when marriage is forming it is usually a for sure that the wife will say yes. In Pride and Prejudice no marriage is a guarantee. After realizing how different things are now today from back then it starts to raise questions. How have these changes been made? Who made these changes happen? Maybe people like Elizabeth who did not just marry because her parents wanted her to, but married because she was in love had effects on others and got them thinking. There are so many possibilities that could come into effect as the generations change.