ccording to the scholar, Ian Watt, marriage in the 18th and 19th centuries “usually leads to a rise in the social and economic status of the bride, not the bridegroom

Write a well-developed essay (1,000-1,250 words) that responds to the following topic: According to the scholar, Ian Watt, marriage in the 18th and 19th centuries “usually leads to a rise in the social and economic status of the bride, not the bridegroom.” Include references to the role played by word games between characters, and how these word games work into the roles of women during this time (Do the women use these games/misunderstandings to their advantage or are they victims?). Discuss the change of social and economic status of the characters in this book with this in mind. Prepare this assignment according to the MLA guidelines found in the MLA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.