Since Darcy is the heir of his father's Pemberley estate
and to his father's fortune and farming income, then he can marry just about anyone he
pleases without incurring too much scorn from society because no one would dare to
ostracize someone of such high social and monetary standing as Darcy. However, in
marrying Elizabeth, there is little that society could offer against his choice except
for the obvious criticisms against her negligent father and spoiled, ill-behaved
family.
While it is true that Elizabeth has no significant
income of her own to contribute to a marriage, she is the daughter of a gentleman. As a
consequence she is fair marriage material for any member of high society (lower than
royalty) who has the wealth to accept a virtually penniless wife. Plus Elizabeth's
personal charms and elegance and good mind make her suitable to a higher society than
she has yet associated with. Therefore, when Elizabeth's relations are not around
(excepting Jane and the Gardiners) society will have little or no reason to dispute
Darcy's choice in marrying Elizabeth.
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