Hypocrisy In Our Mutual Friend

Poor phrasing of proposals is the most common cause for rejected proposals by Bustle. The passages from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen and In Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens had a similar setting. The setting was in England and in England, the Victorian era had many purposes for marriage. But, love was typically not the reason for marriage; improving their wealth or social class was important back then. Although, people still wanted to be loved; it is human nature. Both settings were proposing to a woman, although one of them will less likely succeed than the other one. William uses a shoddy proposal to Elizabeth Bennett from Pride and Prejudice. On the other hand, In Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens, Bradley Headstone uses sterling
In his proposal, the very first thing he wrote is, “I love you.” Revealing that his priority is to show Lizzie that he sincerely loves her and that is the main reason he is marrying her. The word “you” adds more emphasis that this proposal is all about them. In addition, all throughout the proposal, he does not mention another person. He also writes the effect she has on him, “You could draw me to fire...anything I have most avoided… exposure and disgrace” Meaning that he loves her so much that he would go through anything for her. Class and status are very important back then. So, for him to say that he would sacrifice that for her would even prove more that he loves and do anything for her. He also adds, “You could draw me to any good.” This also means that she is the world to him; she is worth everything. He also explains to her that his, “circumstances are quite easy.” Meaning that he is rich. Lizzie would not have to worry about money. Since people wanted to marry for money, Charles Dickens had to prove he was not just in love, but worthy to be in her family. So, not only he communicates his love passionately, but also proves he is a good business deal. Therefore, his proposal is most likely to be