# Prologue: The Irish Marriage explained — Man and Wife

> Chapter companion for Man and Wife by Wilkie Collins.

## What happens

The prologue recounts the story of an Irish marriage, detailing the union and its immediate consequences, setting the stage for the novel's exploration of legal and social bonds.

## Themes in this chapter

### Marriage and Its Legal Bonds

The chapter introduces a marriage in Ireland, highlighting the legal and social implications of the union.

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