Wealth, Respectability, Society and Class

Wealth, Respectability, Society and Class

1. Marriage

   • The General only wishes to marry Catherine as she thinks she is of wealth
   • Isabella decides to pursue Captain Tilney, after she realises he is more wealthy than Morland

2. The General and Isabella belittle the importance of wealth in conversation to hide their motives

3. John Thorpe's intense and bragging about horses and carriages

4. Mrs. Allen's obsession with clothes and appearance

5. General Tilney's interest in home improvement

   • Catherine's constantly asked to compare the General's possesions and house to Mr Allen's
     • “that she must have been used to much better-sized apartments at Mr. Allen’s?” pg. 185

6. They fiate on money and what it can buy

7. “Morland says exactly the same,” replied Isabella; “and yet I dare not expect it; my fortune will be so small; they never can consent to it. Your brother, who might marry any body!” Here Catherine again discerned the force of love. “Indeed, Isabella, you are too humble.—The difference of fortune can be nothing to signify.” Pg. 133