Jane Austen often reflects on society, its expectations, merits, and follies throughout Pride and Prejudice. It is thus important to understand and connect the traditions and manner of Austen's period in order to understand the significance of each character and event. This section will seek to introduce the Regency period accordingly. It will explore the relevane of matrimony, social class, and the entailment on the Bennet household in order to fully reflect on the significance those play on the novel's event.