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from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

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Use the passage to answer the question.

How does Elizabeth Bennett challenge the cultural norms of Regency England?

(1 point)
Responses

by speaking about his inheritance of the family estate
by speaking about his inheritance of the family estate

by interrupting a clergyman when he is speaking in a formal setting
by interrupting a clergyman when he is speaking in a formal setting

by rejecting marriage to an eligible man who will inherit her family’s estate
by rejecting marriage to an eligible man who will inherit her family’s estate

by refusing marriage initially but intending to accept the proposal when offered a second time
by refusing marriage initially but intending to accept the proposal when offered a second time
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Answer 1

In "Pride and Prejudice," Elizabeth Bennet challenges the cultural norms of Regency England primarily by rejecting marriage to an eligible man who will inherit her family’s estate. This defiance of societal expectations, particularly regarding marriage and the importance placed on advantageous unions, demonstrates her desire for personal agency and true affection over financial security. Therefore, the most appropriate response is:

**by rejecting marriage to an eligible man who will inherit her family’s estate.**