SWM Seeking SWF
“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife” (1). This sentence is regarded as one of the most famous lines in literature. It sets a basic foundation for the story, as ironic as it may be. The first sentence of the novel is closely linked to Mrs. Bennet’s actions and beliefs throughout the story. Right away, we find out that the Bennets’ marriage is unequal and based on social class instead of love, two of Austen’s main themes. The Bennets were mismatched intellectually. “Mr.