《傲慢与偏见》中体现的马洛斯需要层次理论

A Preliminary Discussion of Maslow's Theory of Hierarchy of Needs Reflected in Pride and Prejudice

本文从奥斯丁时代的女性社会地位入手,结合马斯洛的"需要层次理论",对《傲慢与偏见》中描写的几对主要夫妇的结合进行分析,挖掘出其中呈现的不同婚恋观。最后得出结论:婚姻应建立在相互爱慕和尊重的基石上,同时应考虑财产及社会地位因素,但不应仅仅考虑财产和社会地位而忽略爱情因素,这样的婚恋观对于今天的人们也有着积极的指导意义。

This article first introduces women＇s social status in Jane Austen＇s time, then focuses on three couples ＇ love and marriages in Pride and Prejudice by analyzing Maslow＇s theory of Hierarchy of Needs in Humanistic Psychology. Finally, this article draws a conclusion that love and marriage should be related to proper money considration （ class hierarchy or social lineage）. However, property should not be the only factor, love is the most fundamental condition. Marriage should be based on mutual love and respect.