Pride and Prejudice is a classic novel written in the late 18th century, before Queen Victoria came to the throne. This is a novel that brings together themes such as wealth, marriage and social status, which were central to 18th century English society, during the time known as the Regency period. The terms refer to the ruler of England between 1810 and 1820. The novel is set in rural England. The novel is set in Longbourn, England. Details are Bingley's house in Netherfield, Bennet's house in Longbourn, the house is in rural Hardfordshire, Rosings Park in the county of Kent, Darcy's estate in Pemberley which is the county of Derbyshire and Meryton where the market was located. The balls took place in the evening until dawn. The setting leads the reader to observe difference by creating settings that capture the psychology of its characters and reflect social classes. Importance of setting First of all, the most significant setting of the novel is Rosings Park; this was used to clarify the way English aristocratic society was. Miss Lady Catherine De Bourgh is distinguished by her dress, her manners and her home. She is prejudiced against the Bennet family. The opulence and elegance of Rosings Park is used to intimidate those who visit it, demonstrating the nature of Lady De Bourgh's confrontational behavior. This is a clear example of the context reflecting the upper and lower classes. Upper class and lower class How can we know who is upper class and who is lower class? The author made a noticeable difference to the way they acted, lived, dressed and thought. The upper class had an easy life, life was not difficult for them. Women devoted themselves to home and family, while men worked and had good jobs, which allowed them to provide a good education for their children and to be able to go further.