Question

Use the passage pride and prejudice by Jane Auesten 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 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

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

Answer 1

Elizabeth Bennett challenges the cultural norms of Regency England primarily **by rejecting marriage to an eligible man who will inherit her family’s estate**. In the context of the novel, she asserts her independence and values personal happiness over societal expectations, particularly in the face of pressure to marry for security and social standing. This defiance of the traditional views on marriage, especially considering her family’s precarious financial situation, illustrates her challenge to the conventions of her time.