Elizabeth is a romantic and wants to find a man worthy of her love. On the other hand, Charlotte believes that "happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance." Elizabeth mocks her friend and replies, “You know that is unreasonable and that you would never act that way yourself” (24). However, Charlotte soon enters into a marriage that provides her with a good home and security, but a repulsive husband. With these two characters, Austen illustrates the two most common types of marriages in the novel: Charlotte's is an example of a secure, even pleasant marriage. Elizabeth ends up marrying Darcy out of genuine love for him, not lack of money or prospects. Unfortunately, others still see the marriage between Darcy and Elizabeth as