# Love and Marriage as Transaction in Our American Cousin

> Theme guide for Our American Cousin by Tom Taylor.

Marriage is repeatedly treated as a financial arrangement: Mrs. Mountchessington schemes to marry Augusta to the richest suitor, Coyle demands Florence's hand to cancel debts, and Asa's genuine love for Mary triumphs over mercenary motives.

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