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Did Wickham have any intention of marrying Lydia until he was offered money?

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Wickham, a character from Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice', had not intended to marry Lydia Bennet until he was provided with financial incentives by Mr. Darcy.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question regarding whether Wickham had any intention of marrying Lydia until he was offered money refers to the character George Wickham from Jane Austen's novel Pride and Prejudice. It is a notable plot point within the narrative that Wickham, known for his deceitful and charming nature, runs away with Lydia Bennet without any apparent intention to marry her. It is only after negotiations made by Mr. Darcy, which involved offering Wickham monetary incentives among other things, that he agrees to marry Lydia. Thus, his actions suggest that he did not have any plans to marry her until being enticed with financial support.

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