The General only wishes to
marry Catherine as she thinks
she is of wealth
Isabella decides to pursue
Captain Tilney, after she
realises he is more wealthy
than Morland
The General and Isabella belittle the
importance of wealth in conversation
to hide their motives
John Thorpe's intense and bragging
about horses and carriages
Mrs. Allen's obsession with
clothes and appearance
General Tilney's interest
in home improvement
Catherine's constantly asked to
compare the General's possesions
and house to Mr Allen's
“that she must have been used to
much better-sized apartments at
Mr. Allen’s?” pg. 185
They fiate on money
and what it can buy
“Morland says exactly the same,” replied Isabella; “and
yet I dare not expect it; my fortune will be so small; they
never can consent to it. Your brother, who might marry
any body!” Here Catherine again discerned the force of
love. “Indeed, Isabella, you are too humble.—The
difference of fortune can be nothing to signify.” Pg. 133