Read the opening lines of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. What viewpoint does Austen convey through this passage?"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife. However little known the feelings or views of such a man may be on his first entering a neighbourhood, this truth is so well fixed in the minds of the surrounding families, that he is considered as the rightful property of some one or other of their daughters."Works CitedAusten, Jane. Pride and Prejudice. London, 1813.         The author seems outraged or incensed by her realizations about marriage.         The author conveys a viewpoint of worry or concern for the welfare of the society about which she is writing.         The author shares an observation on society that she has formed and found amusing.         The author openly criticizes the society in her work, pointing out its flaws and weaknesses.

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Read the opening lines of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. What viewpoint does Austen convey through this passage?

"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife. However little known the feelings or views of such a man may be on his first entering a neighbourhood, this truth is so well fixed in the minds of the surrounding families, that he is considered as the rightful property of some one or other of their daughters."

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Austen, Jane. Pride and Prejudice. London, 1813.
 
 
 
 
The author seems outraged or incensed by her realizations about marriage.
 
 
 
 
The author conveys a viewpoint of worry or concern for the welfare of the society about which she is writing.
 
 
 
 
The author shares an observation on society that she has formed and found amusing.
 
 
 
 
The author openly criticizes the society in her work, pointing out its flaws and weaknesses.
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