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GCSE English Literature · key term
Motivated chiefly by financial gain rather than affection or principle.
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Paper 1
Revise: Chapters 24 to 35Elizabeth asks her, “what is the difference in matrimonial affairs, between the mercenary and the prudent motive?” “Mercenary” suggests pursuit of financial gain, whereas “prudent” suggests sensible concern for the future. The question exposes how closely the same action can resemble greed or good judgement, depending on how it is viewed.
Motivated by financial gain rather than affection or principle.
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Paper 2
Motivated chiefly by the desire for money or financial gain, rather than affection or principle.
Revise: Chapters 24 to 35In Chapter 27, Mrs. Gardiner questions the timing of his interest: he paid Miss King no attention before her inheritance. Their conversation distinguishes prudence—sensible provision for the future—from a mercenary motive, in which money matters more than the person. Elizabeth defends Wickham, but her aunt’s questions give readers reasons to be more cautious.
Motivated chiefly by financial gain. Wickham’s pursuit of a wealthy marriage reveals his mercenary attitude.
Motivated chiefly by financial gain, especially when money is pursued at the expense of affection or principle.
Paper 1
Component 2
Primarily motivated by financial gain, rather than affection or principle.
Concerned chiefly with financial gain rather than affection or moral principle.
