Jane Austen and Charles Dickonson Analytical Analysis

He who finds a wife finds what is good. Proverbs 18:22 In the readings by Jane Austen and Charles Dickens both prospective grooms know that having a wife will be a good thing for them. Each story illustrates its own actions and feelings that lead to marriage proposals, but both are set in different tones and are for different reasons. Austens emphasis is one of acumen, while Dickens resonance is one of amorousness. The ending result however of both proposals although for different reasons is what benefits the suitors. In the passages from Jane Austens story a business like, unemotional argument is made as to why Mr. Collins, a clergyman, would like to be married. In a analytical tone he matter-of-factly states his reasons for†¦show more content†¦Again this would be a proposal that would most likely be accepted. The short stories tell tales of two different marriage proposals, one of great love (Dickens) and one for social acceptance (Austen). Both situations are not ones of mutual love and commitment of two people, but are one sided and only fulfill the needs and dreams of the men in the stories. They are similar in the way that both are self-centered and the suitors only care about what is important to them. Both stories however, hint of social benefits to the women which would make the marriages advantageous for them also. Dickenss story is one of emotion and passion and Austens story is one of selfishness and of a desire to impress others. However, because of the social stature that is implied for both women , the outcome will probably be the same. Both will probably result in an acceptance of