Thanks for the terrific question!
I am not sure if this work has helped humanity as a whole, but it sure has opened my mind to lots of aspects of joining my life with another person. Also, it is amazing how many connections that the book has to dating and relationship themes of today.  It was written almost 200 years ago and there are a number of big comparisons, the very least of which is that Elizabeth Bennet was not willing to marry a man just because he was rich. 

I hope more cultures learn how difficult it is on young couples that are thrown in to arranged marriages and I hope that this practice eventually stops worldwide.

I hope each of you in this class have healthy, happy and productive partnerships with your CHOICE of people. 

Have a great weekend!
Jill