Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen, is an immortal piece of British literature because of the ironic, witty, and mocking humor used to keep readers engaged. In the hands of detailed characters, Austen's plot thrives on the accurate depiction of the wealthy British people of the 19th century. The story follows Elizabeth Bennet and her four sisters on the path to marriage, facing limitations due not only to social class, but also to the irrationality of her parents themselves. Throughout the novel, we encounter many marriages characterized by the people involved, their status, and the way they handle relationships. Ultimately, Pride and Prejudice is about overcoming snobbish egos and first impressions to find what truly constitutes personality, but going through dramatic and hilarious situations. What makes this a novel admired 200 years later are the realistic and unique characters and events, letting readers decide what it means to be a person and giving them a good laugh. Jane Austen's jokes are subtle and generally clever, and expressed through events and interactions...