Gray Thesis: Gray discusses money and income and their importance in the novel.
Ahearn Points: He talks about the different classes and jobs, for instance, aristocracy, gentry, clergy, layers, businessmen.
Gray Points: He talks about the earnings of the characters in the book and of Jane Austin. He says that Darcy makes 800,000 and Bingley makes 165,000. Jane Austin made less than 700 pounds in her lifetime form her novels.
I agree that both money and social status are a big part of the novel and Austin's England. They are both considered when a marriage is in the works. I think that both authors made good points when they spoke about money and status.
Having a better background on the classes was helpful in understanding both pride and prejudice. It especially helped me to understand Darcy's arrogance. Knowing more about Jane Austin's history and her money matters was helpful in understanding the Bennets because had them making less money than herself.
