# What Social Class and Marriage means in Doctor Syn

> The conflict over Denis Cobtree's desire to marry Imogene, a barmaid and daughter of a hanged pirate, highlights class prejudices and the tension between romantic love and social standing.

## Explanation

The conflict over Denis Cobtree's desire to marry Imogene, a barmaid and daughter of a hanged pirate, highlights class prejudices and the tension between romantic love and social standing.

The captain's condescension toward Denis and the locals highlights class tensions between the naval officer and the Marsh gentry.

Mr. Rash's proposal to Imogene highlights the tension between social standing and marriage, as he offers to 'make her respectable' despite her low birth, while she rejects him for love and independence.

The squire's objection to Denis marrying Imogene due to her lowly status as a bargirl contrasts with the revelation of her noble Incan lineage and wealth, highlighting class tensions.

Mrs. Whyllie's matchmaking scheme for her wealthy niece highlights the era's preoccupation with marriage as a means of social advancement.

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