Jane Austen is a great woman novelist in late 18th and early 19th century .The range of her novels is narrow but deep.On the analysis of the two couples’marriages in Pride and Prejudice we find that Elizabeth and Darcy are much happier than Lydia and Wickham. Elizabeth and Darcy not only are independent in thought, personality and economy, but also are equal in their attitudes. All of these determine that they will have a happy marriage. In the estate society, their statuses are not equal but they can smash the bonds of tradition and can treat each other equally. Elizabeth desires independence and equality strongly. It is a challenge to Darcy. After Elizabeth rejects Darcy’s proud proposal. Darcy receives her challenge and they unite happily. However Lydia and Wickham are creations of capitalist society. They are selfish and like seeking fame and wealth. Their marriage doesn’t have the foundation of independence and equality. Lydia searches for moment enjoyment and Wickham hopes to gain fortune by marriage. They marry with Darcy’s help,but live a dependent life, which needs the help of others. Thus the marriage with the love of independence and equality is happy,which it is an eternal theme from time immemorial. It will brighten all the couples’way, leading them to happiness. Jane Austen is a great woman novelist in late 18th and early 19th century. The range of her novels is narrow but deep. On the analysis of the two couples’ marriages in Pride and Prejudice we find that Elizabeth and Darcy are much happier than Lydia and Wickham. Elizabeth and Darcy not only are independent in thought, personality and economy, but also are equal in their attitudes. All of these determine that they will have a happy marriage. In the estate society, their statuses are not equal but they can smash the bonds of tradition and can treat each other equally. Elizabeth desires independence and equality strongly. It is a challenge to Darcy. After Elizabeth rejects Darcy’s proud proposal. Darcy receives her challenge and they unite happily. However Lydia and Wickham are creations of capitalist society They are selfish and like seeking fame and wealth. Their marriage does not have the foundation of independence and equality. Lydia searches for moment enjoyment and Wickham Hope They will be an eternal theme from time immemorial. It will brighten all the couples’way, leading them to happiness.