All 7 Uses of
matrimony
in
Pride and Prejudice
- A lady's imagination is very rapid; it jumps from admiration to love, from love to matrimony, in a moment.†
p. 28.5 *matrimony = marriage
- The idea of Mr. Collins, with all his solemn composure, being run away with by his feelings, made Elizabeth so near laughing, that she could not use the short pause he allowed in any attempt to stop him further, and he continued: "My reasons for marrying are, first, that I think it a right thing for every clergyman in easy circumstances (like myself) to set the example of matrimony in his parish; secondly, that I am convinced that it will add very greatly to my happiness; and thirdly—which perhaps I ought to have mentioned earlier, that it is the particular advice and recommendation of the very noble lady whom I have the honor of calling patroness.†
p. 103.6
- Thus much for my general intention in favor of matrimony; it remains to be told why my views were directed towards Longbourn instead of my own neighborhood, where I can assure you there are many amiable young women.†
p. 104.2
- Without thinking highly either of men or matrimony, marriage had always been her object; it was the only provision for well-educated young women of small fortune, and however uncertain of giving happiness, must be their pleasantest preservative from want.†
p. 120.8
- She had always felt that Charlotte's opinion of matrimony was not exactly like her own, but she had not supposed it to be possible that, when called into action, she would have sacrificed every better feeling to worldly advantage.†
p. 123.7
- Pray, my dear aunt, what is the difference in matrimonial affairs, between the mercenary and the prudent motive?†
p. 151.1matrimonial = marriage (or related to marriage)
- I did not know before, that I had two daughters on the brink of matrimony.†
p. 342.1matrimony = marriage
Definition:
the state of being a married