Jane’s and Juliet’s True Love

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Jane’s and Juliet’s True Love

Despite the different settings in Pride and Prejudice and Romeo and Juliet, there are certain elements that illustrate true love. To start with, in both cases, finding true love is an aspect cherished by the society. In Pride and Prejudice, Mrs. Bennet indicates that finding love is a valuable possession. She states, “a single man of large fortune; four or five thousand a year. What a fine thing for our girls!” (Fields, Eric and Jane 5). Likewise, in Romeo and Juliet, the author states that it is worthless to love someone who does not value it (Shakespeare 12). These assertions indicate the value of true love as perceived by the two communities.

Additionally, individuals who experience this emotion find their partners irresistible. They constantly praise their beauty and pleasant personalities. The lovers consider this relationship as the only connection that has brought them immense happiness. For example, Charles states the difficulties he has been facing in trying to hide his feelings regarding his love for Jane (Fields, Eric and Jane 41). He openly affirms that he is in love with her. Likewise, Romeo states that he had never experienced such great love prior to his encounter with Juliet (Shakespeare 39).

Similarly, both parties in this love affair consider their partners as valuable individuals. In most cases, they do not consider themselves as worthy of this love. Nonetheless, the lovers are usually extremely happy to have benefited from this luck offered by fate. For instance, Mrs. Bennet indicates that the daughter who marries Bingley will be very lucky (Fields, Eric and Jane 5). Conversely, Romeo considers himself fortunate to win the heart of Juliet (Shakespeare 94). From these quotes, it is evident that true love is an emotion that is hard to find. For this reason, obtaining a partner who loves and brings happiness into one’s life is a humbling experience.

In addition, based on the characteristics of true love, being in a relationship for other reasons other than genuine affection has adverse effects. Such circumstances generate sorrow and it results in emotional torture for both parties. The narrator of Pride and Prejudice warns the audience of engaging in a relationship that does not contain true love (Fields, Eric and Jane 66). Additionally, there is a similar warning asserted by Romeo in this classic play.

Irrespective of the happiness generated by true love, the involved parties have to struggle and overcome challenges posed by various societal aspects in order to benefit from this affection. These challenges may be in the form of cultural, economic, or religious conflicts. In such instances, love triumphs over all challenges. For example, Jane and Charles have to fight the challenges posed by their different social classes in order to have a perfect relationship (Fields, Eric and Jane 50). Additionally, Juliet and Romeo face political and religious challenges but ultimately overcome these forces through love.

Furthermore, the element of true love causes a unique sense of excitement. This emotion causes an individual to make unintelligent decisions. For instance, in Pride and Prejudice, the author asserts that all human beings behave in a foolish manner when experiencing true love (Fields, Eric and Jane 73). Similar assertions are evident when Romeo and Juliet disregard other factors in order to develop their relationship.

Another essential aspect of true love is the emotional turmoil that occurs in the event of possible termination of this affection by external forces. While flattering his partner, Charles states that losing Jane would have a similar effect as death (Fields, Eric and Jane 29). Likewise, the external challenges posed by the religious and cultural differences between Romeo and Juliet cause these lovers immense psychological torture (Shakespeare 41)

Works Cited

Fields, Jan, Eric S. Fisher, and Jane Austen. Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Edina, Minn: Magic Wagon, 2011. Print.

Shakespeare, William. Romeo & Juliet. London: Sovereign, 2012. Print.