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Novel by Jeffrey Eugenides
The Marriage Plot is a 2011 novel by American writer Jeffrey Eugenides. The novel grew out of a manuscript that Eugenides began after the publication
The_Marriage_Plot
Stock narrative plot
Marriage plot is a term used, often in academic circles, to categorize a storyline that recurs in novels most prominently and more recently in films.
Marriage_plot
2023–2024 South Korean television series
원작, 인물관계도, 몇부작 정리 ['Lovers' follow-up 'The Story of Park's Contract Marriage'...Plot, characters, original work, character relationships, summary of several
The Story of Park's Marriage Contract
The_Story_of_Park's_Marriage_Contract
American novelist and short story writer (born 1960)
three novels: The Virgin Suicides (1993), Middlesex (2002), and The Marriage Plot (2011). The Virgin Suicides served as the basis of the 1999 film of
Jeffrey_Eugenides
Upcoming American drama miniseries
The Marriage Plot is an upcoming American television drama miniseries created by Will Arbery for FX. It is based on Jeffrey Eugenides' 2011 novel of the
The Marriage Plot (miniseries)
The_Marriage_Plot_(miniseries)
Japanese filmmaker (born 1983)
executive produce the television adaptation of Jeffrey Eugenides' book, The Marriage Plot. Short film Clapping for the Wrong Reasons (2013) Feature film Guava
Hiro_Murai
Culturally recognised union between people
Marriage, also called matrimony or wedlock, is a culturally and often legally recognised union between people called spouses. It establishes rights and
Marriage
Act of the Parliament of Great Britain
Origins of the English Marriage Plot The act tightened the existing ecclesiastical rules regarding marriage, providing that for a marriage to be valid it had
Clandestine Marriages Act 1753
Clandestine_Marriages_Act_1753
1571 plan to overthrow Elizabeth I of England and replace her with Mary, Queen of Scots
The Ridolfi plot was a Catholic plot in 1571 to overthrow Queen Elizabeth I of England and replace her with Mary, Queen of Scots. The plot was hatched
Ridolfi_plot
2012 South Korean television series
February 2012). "Kang Hye Jung and Lee Gyu Han Confirmed as Leads in Marriage Plot". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on 2014-11-03. Retrieved 2014-11-02
The_Wedding_Scheme
Obligatory marriage between a widow and a brother of the deceased
instance of levirate marriage in India was the wedding of the Panchala princess Draupadi to the five Pandava brothers. It is a main plot point of the epic
Levirate_marriage
2024 television sitcom series
"generally favorable" reviews. "Georgie and Mandy's First Marriage release date, cast, and plot for Young Sheldon spinoff". Dexerto. May 17, 2024. Retrieved
Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage
Georgie_&_Mandy's_First_Marriage
1678–1681 English anti-Catholic hysteria
The Popish Plot was a fictitious conspiracy invented by Titus Oates that between 1678 and 1681 gripped the kingdoms of England and Scotland in anti-Catholic
Popish_Plot
Romance, horror and death literary genre
story gave women writers something to write about besides the common marriage plot, allowing them to present a more radical critique of male power, violence
Gothic_fiction
Japanese manga series by Joumyaku and Mizuki Yoda
considers himself to have no prospects with women and has no interest in marriage. However, one day, the Poison Clan states that if Gero does not marry and
Marriagetoxin
Divine marriage
Ardhanarishvara Hinz, Evelyn J. (1976). "Hierogamy versus Wedlock: Types of Marriage Plots and Their Relationship to Genres of Prose Fiction". PMLA. 91 (5). Modern
Hieros_gamos
1605 failed attempt to kill King James I of England
The Gunpowder Plot of 1605, in earlier centuries often called the Gunpowder Treason Plot or the Jesuit Treason, was an unsuccessful attempted regicide
Gunpowder_Plot
Queen of England from 1533 to 1536
1536, as the second wife of King Henry VIII. The circumstances of her marriage and execution, by beheading for treason, made her a key figure in the political
Anne_Boleyn
2015. Retrieved July 23, 2015. Green, Adam (October 22, 2012). "The Marriage Plot: Jessica Chastain Stars in Broadway's The Heiress". Vogue. Archived
List of Jessica Chastain performances
List_of_Jessica_Chastain_performances
English novelist (1775–1817)
gentry at the end of the 18th century. Austen's plots often explore the dependence of women on marriage for the pursuit of favourable social standing and
Jane_Austen
Queen of England and Ireland from 1553 to 1558
cancel the marriage. Cromwell fell from favour and was arrested for treason in June 1540; one dubious charge against him was that he had plotted to marry
Mary_I
Founder of al-Qaeda (1957–2011)
date, the plot was foiled when Yousef's Manila apartment burned down; investigating the fire, police found evidence incriminating him in the plot. He was
Osama_bin_Laden
King of England from 1189 to 1199
Joan, and John. Richard also had two half-sisters from his mother's first marriage to Louis VII of France: Marie and Alix. Richard is often depicted as his
Richard_I_of_England
1897 novel by Amanda McKittrick Ros
their tenth wedding anniversary. The plot centers around an adopted Canterbury noblewoman named Irene, her marriage to nobleman Sir John Dunfern, and her
Irene_Iddesleigh
2023 novel by Naoise Dolan
Rooney adding, "This is a funny and perceptive play on the traditional marriage plot that cements Dolan as one of the cleverest, most amusing new writers
The_Happy_Couple
Carolingian emperor from 800 to 814
born "before legal marriage" but does not say whether Charles and Himiltrude ever married, were joined in a non-canonical marriage (friedelehe), or married
Charlemagne
Wife of Reggie Kray
long and often turbulent courtship that lasted six years before their marriage in 1965. Shea married Reggie Kray on 19 April 1965 at St James's Church
Frances_Kray
Queen of England from 1486 to 1503
York (11 February 1466 – 11 February 1503) was Queen of England from her marriage to King Henry VII on 18 January 1486 until she died in 1503. She was the
Elizabeth_of_York
1992 novel by Angela Lambert
English Marriage is a novel by Angela Lambert, first published in 1992, and later adapted for television by Andrew Davies for the BBC. The book's plot concerns
A_Rather_English_Marriage
Fictional character from Gone Girl
Retrieved 1 April 2024. Grossman, Lev (25 September 2014). "Gillian Flynn's Marriage Plot". Time. Archived from the original on 1 October 2023. Retrieved 2 April
Amy_Dunne
1868–69 novel by Louisa May Alcott
particularly battled the conventional marriage plot in writing Little Women". Alcott did not have Jo accept Laurie's hand in marriage; rather, when she arranged
Little_Women
Detitled German noble and Emperor of the Romanov Empire
"From the very beginning of our marriage I was turned into an enemy. We were both subjected to enormous pressure. No marriage can withstand that sort of thing
Prince Karl Emich of Leiningen
Prince_Karl_Emich_of_Leiningen
American television series (2018–2023)
his four children: Connor from his first marriage and Kendall, Roman, and Siobhan from his second marriage. He is married to Marcia, his third wife.
Succession_(TV_series)
2007 film by Julian Jarrold
international 'quality' players." Hilary Radner analysed the presence of the "marriage plot" – a girl succeeding only by marrying the man of her choice – in film
Becoming_Jane
American dark comedy drama streaming television series
attorney in an open marriage with Eli Kendall Denise Clark as a young Taylor Harding Reid Scott as Eli Cohen, a screenwriter in an open marriage with Taylor Alexandra
Why_Women_Kill
1994 film by Roland Emmerich
Spader, Jaye Davidson, Alexis Cruz, Mili Avital, and Viveca Lindfors. The plot centers on the "Stargate", an ancient ring-shaped device that creates a wormhole
Stargate_(film)
2023 Malayalam film by Arun D. Jose
Set in North Malabar, the plot follows Akhil and Athira's affair and the situations they face after their elopement and marriage. Principal photography commenced
Journey_of_Love_18+
British statesman and admiral (1900–1979)
Mountbatten from plotting against Wilson. In 2006, the BBC documentary The Plot Against Harold Wilson alleged that there had been another plot involving Mountbatten
Lord_Mountbatten
2025 Indian film
Love Marriage is a 2025 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Shanmuga Priyan in his directorial debut. Produced by Dr. Swetha
Love_Marriage_(2025_film)
Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland from 1685 to 1688
Protestants, reacted poorly to the news of a Roman Catholic marriage, fearing it was a "Papist" plot against the country. The English public, who were predominantly
Mary_of_Modena
1977 book by Roland Barthes
Lover's Discourse is mentioned in, and central to, the plot of Jeffrey Eugenides' novel The Marriage Plot (2011). Artist Tessa Boffin quoted sections of Barthes'
A Lover's Discourse: Fragments
A_Lover's_Discourse:_Fragments
1818 novel by Jane Austen
manner in which marriage plots conceal information to build suspense. Gothic fiction also helps reveal negative aspects of marriage that are not as obvious
Northanger_Abbey
Tragedy by William Shakespeare
secret marriage, the colluding friar, the fray where a prominent citizen is killed, Mariotto's exile, Ganozza's forced marriage, the potion plot, and the
Romeo_and_Juliet
2016 film directed by Lone Scherfig
crushes him to death. Catrin is devastated, but manages to resolve one final plot hole – all the male actors who could shoot a missing scene are injured or
Their_Finest
Queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1689 to 1694
until her death in 1694. She was also Princess of Orange following her marriage on 4 November 1677. Her joint reign with William over Britain is known
Mary_II
Indian politician (1909–1969)
Self-Respect marriages, according to him, encouraged inter-caste marriages and caused arranged marriages to be replaced by love marriages. Annadurai was
C._N._Annadurai
British television series (2010–2015)
post-Edwardian era, navigating their lives amidst the British social hierarchy. Plot events include news of the sinking of the Titanic (first series); the outbreak
Downton_Abbey
American drama television miniseries
Scenes from a Marriage is an American drama television miniseries developed, written and directed by Hagai Levi produced for HBO, and starring Oscar Isaac
Scenes from a Marriage (American miniseries)
Scenes_from_a_Marriage_(American_miniseries)
European folk tale
France portal Rhodopis Eteriani Cinderella complex Cinderella effect Marriage plot Ye Xian Bawang Merah Bawang Putih There were three pharaohs called Psammetichus
Cinderella
King of England, Scotland and Ireland from 1685 to 1688
Titus Oates, spoke of a "Popish Plot" to kill Charles and to put the Duke of York on the throne. The fabricated plot caused a wave of anti-Catholic hysteria
James_II_of_England
Union of an uncle/aunt or their nephew/niece
An avunculate marriage (or uncle/aunt-niece/nephew marriage) is a marriage with a parent's sibling or with one's sibling's child—i.e., an uncle or aunt
Avunculate_marriage
2006 film by Sooraj R. Barjatya
Vivah (transl. Wedding – transl. Marriage) is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film written and directed by Sooraj R. Barjatya. Produced and
Vivah
Emperor of Russia from 1855 to 1881
Simon Sebag Montefiore speculates that a small romance emerged. Such a marriage, however, would not work, as Alexander was not a minor prince of Europe
Alexander_II_of_Russia
Series of civil wars in England (1455–1487)
was largely brought to an end upon the union of the two houses through marriage, creating the Tudor dynasty that would subsequently rule England. The Wars
Wars_of_the_Roses
1924 silent comedy film by Ernst Lubitsch
The Marriage Circle is a 1924 American silent comedy film produced and directed by Ernst Lubitsch and distributed by Warner Bros. Based on the play Only
The_Marriage_Circle
American actress (born 1955)
on November 26, 2013. In it, Hal wakes up from the nightmare that was the plot of Breaking Bad, in a nod to the final scene from Newhart. Kaczmarek married
Jane_Kaczmarek
16th-century Swedish princess
a Swedish princess, and a duchess consort of Mecklenburg-Gadebusch by marriage to Christopher, Duke of Mecklenburg-Gadebusch. She was a daughter of King
Princess_Elizabeth_of_Sweden
Progeny of British queen
throne. Although Victoria and Albert maintained a loving and intimate marriage, Victoria struggled with pregnancy and motherhood. Her relationship with
Descendants_of_Queen_Victoria
Pakistani television series
Digital on 23 July 2023, Mayi Ri shines a spotlight on the issue of child marriage in Pakistan. Aini is a 15-year-old high schooler being raised by her single
Mayi_Ri
21st-century American playwright
writer and exectuive producer of the upcoming FX limited series The Marriage Plot, which is based on the novel of the same name by Jeffrey Eugenides,
Will_Arbery
1929 film
The Marriage Playground is a 1929 American pre-Code drama film directed by Lothar Mendes, and written by Doris Anderson, J. Walter Ruben, and Edith Wharton
The_Marriage_Playground
Italian actress (1927–2023)
"'Most beautiful woman in the world' Gina Lollobrigida in bizarre fake marriage plot". The Daily Telegraph. London. Retrieved 26 July 2013. Squires, Nick
Gina_Lollobrigida
American actor and comedian (1924–2006)
William preceded her in death in 1941 at age 31. They are buried in the family plot at Beverly Hills Memorial Park in Morgantown. Knotts graduated from Morgantown
Don_Knotts
Fictional family
evolution of the plot as they navigate the difficulties faced by young women in attempting to secure a good future through marriage. The Bennet estate
Bennet_family
King of England from 1100 to 1135
wife, Adeliza of Louvain, in the hope of having another son, but their marriage was childless. In response to this, he declared his daughter Matilda his
Henry_I_of_England
American motion picture production company
Retrieved October 22, 2025. Cordero, Rosy (2026-06-04). "Sadie Sink To Star In FX Limited Series 'The Marriage Plot'". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-06-06. v t e
Aggregate_Films
Television series
does not become a major plot point until the third and final season. The show also addressed Lucrezia's first and second marriage, her illegitimate child
The_Borgias_(2011_TV_series)
English prince and regent (1340–1399)
father of King Henry IV. Because of Gaunt's royal origin, advantageous marriages and some generous land grants, he was one of the richest men of his era
John_of_Gaunt
2023 Indian Tamil TV series
plot revolves around Meena, a woman from a broken family and Muthukumar, a man with a troubled past, who face various difficulties in their marriage.
Siragadikka_Aasai_(TV_series)
King of Sweden from 1560 to 1569
anxiety to the new government. Three rebellions – the 1569 Plot, the Mornay Plot and the 1576 Plot – with the object of releasing and reinstating him, had
Erik_XIV
1st Prime Minister of Bhutan
April 1964) was a Bhutanese politician and member of the Dorji family. By marriage, he was also a member of the House of Wangchuck. The brother-in-law of
Jigme_Palden_Dorji
American writer (1900–1948)
Age. Alleged infidelity and bitter recriminations soon undermined their marriage. After Zelda traveled abroad to Europe, her mental health deteriorated
Zelda_Fitzgerald
1786 opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
performers. A typical performance lasts around three hours. The Marriage of Figaro continues the plot of The Barber of Seville several years later, and recounts
The_Marriage_of_Figaro
American figure skater (born 1970)
skating costumes to save money. Harding's parents divorced after 19 years of marriage in 1987, when she was 16. She dropped out of Milwaukie High School during
Tonya_Harding
Marriage equality monument
bronze edition of the same size which will remain on the plot through eternity. Memorial to a Marriage has been included in over 45 exhibitions in the U.S
Memorial_To_A_Marriage
False marriage of convenience for gain
A sham marriage or fake marriage is a marriage of convenience entered into without intending to create a real marital relationship. This is usually for
Sham_marriage
British political crisis of 1839
was eventually persuaded to stay on as prime minister. After Victoria's marriage to Prince Albert in 1840, she relied less on her ladies for companionship
Bedchamber_crisis
2017 romantic comedy novel by Kevin Kwan
" trilogy that looks at the rich and powerful families of Singapore. The plot revolves around the three clans descending upon Shang Su Yi's deathbed to
Rich_People_Problems
American filmmakers
direction: distinctive homages to genre movies (in this case noir and horror), plot twists layered over a simple story, snappy dialogue and dark humor. Janet
Coen_brothers
1965 American comedy film directed by Melvin Frank
The Sun was ambivalent: "Rock Hudson is settling deeper and deeper into a plot pattern in all his movies. He aims a mesh of deception at his girl about
Strange Bedfellows (1965 film)
Strange_Bedfellows_(1965_film)
1993 film by Jane Campion
of New Zealand with her young daughter after her arranged marriage to a settler. The plot has similarities to Jane Mander's 1920 novel, The Story of
The_Piano
Film genre
high society, particularly related to navigating the marriage-market, an inherent feature of the plot in many of these plays, such as William Wycherley's
Romantic_comedy
1626 French political conspiracy
Gaston, reconciled with his brother, accepted the idea of marriage. Despite these moves the plot did not entirely run out of steam, and Chalais, still acting
Chalais_conspiracy
1998 American black comedy film by Todd Solondz
Lenny, are separating after 40 years of marriage, but will not get divorced. Lenny is bored with his marriage, but does not want to start another relationship;
Happiness_(1998_film)
American writer (born 1964)
22 years of marriage, Brown and his wife acrimoniously divorced due to his alleged infidelities during the latter part of their marriage. This led to
Dan_Brown
2008 Indian film by Abbas-Mustan
RD figures out that Sophia had faked her marriage with Ronny, and he had been tricked into signing the marriage certificate. RD confronts Rajiv and agrees
Race_(2008_film)
1583 plot to overthrow Queen Elizabeth I of England
Throckmorton. Many participants in the Babington and Gunpowder Plots were related by blood or marriage to Francis Throckmorton, among them Robert Catesby and
Throckmorton_Plot
Queen of Castile and León from 1474 to 1504
consort of Henry VIII exucted for not granting annulmentto their marriage and trying to plot against Anne Boleyn". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
Isabella_I_of_Castile
1878 novel by Leo Tolstoy
further unravel. Trains are a motif throughout the novel, with several major plot points taking place either on passenger trains or at stations in Saint Petersburg
Anna_Karenina
Monégasque princess (1920–2011)
of Valentinois and her former husband, Count Pierre de Polignac. After plotting to depose her brother, she was effectively exiled from the royal family
Princess Antoinette, Baroness of Massy
Princess_Antoinette,_Baroness_of_Massy
King of France from 1560 to 1574
several unsuccessful attempts at brokering peace, Charles arranged the marriage of his sister Margaret to Henry III of Navarre, a major Protestant nobleman
Charles_IX_of_France
American television miniseries
The Plot Against America is an American alternate history drama television miniseries created and written by David Simon and Ed Burns, based on the 2004
The Plot Against America (miniseries)
The_Plot_Against_America_(miniseries)
2017 Nigerian film
Celebrity Marriage is a romantic Nigerian film all about love, relationship and romance. It was directed by Pascal Amanfo and produced by Uchenna Mbunabo
Celebrity_Marriage_(film)
American policeman, Marilyn Monroe's first husband (1921–2005)
Tactics group, becoming the first officer to train it. He also broke up a plot to kidnap American actor James Garner. He worked for the LAPD for 25 years
James Dougherty (police officer)
James_Dougherty_(police_officer)
1887 novel by Thomas Hardy
especially in the areas of sexuality, such as marriage, divorce, marital fidelity, and the use of unconventional plots and tones, and seemingly immoral conclusions
The_Woodlanders
Pakistani television show
streamed during 2019 on Nashpati Prime. The plot revolves around an intimate story of a couple in and out of marriage and love. Saat Mulaqatein is the story
Saat_Mulaqatein
2005 film by Raja Gosnell
The film follows a blended family with 18 children, who try to stop the marriage between the two parents. Yours, Mine & Ours was released by Paramount Pictures
Yours, Mine & Ours (2005 film)
Yours,_Mine_&_Ours_(2005_film)
Fictional character in A Song of Ice and Fire
about becoming a part of her family. However, when Tywin learns of the marriage plot he schemes to have Sansa's brother Robb Stark killed, knowing that would
Sansa_Stark
Queen of France from 1547 to 1559
April 1519 – 5 January 1589) was Queen of France from 1547 to 1559 by marriage to King Henry II. She was the mother of French kings Francis II, Charles IX
Catherine_de'_Medici
Princess of Hesse and by Rhine
at a pension [in Grainau] in Bavaria. Unknown to Peg, a little advance plotting had been going on. Waiting to meet her at the local station in the place
Margaret_Campbell_Geddes
MARRIAGE PLOT
MARRIAGE PLOT
Girl/Female
Arabic, Kurdish
Marriage of Good Girl
Girl/Female
Australian, British, English, French, German, Hebrew, Lebanese
Variant of Mary Bitter; Bitter; Beloved
Girl/Female
Latin
Young. In Roman mythology Juno was protectress of women and of marriage. In modern times June is...
Girl/Female
African, Arabic, Indian, Sanskrit, Swahili
Calm; Bright; The Sun; Kills; Born at the Time of a Wedding; Marriage; Bride; Wedding
Girl/Female
Tamil
Gandhari | காஂதாரீ
From Gandhara (Wife of Dhritarastra, she blindfold herself after the marriage.)
Gandhari | காஂதாரீ
Girl/Female
British, English
Lighthearted; Happy
Girl/Female
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Affairs; Marriage
Girl/Female
Latin
Goddess of marriage.
Girl/Female
Arabic, Farsi, Indian, Iranian, Traditional
Bird; Love; Older Sister; Happiness; Singer; Marriage
Girl/Female
Indian
From Gandhara (Wife of Dhritarastra, she blindfold herself after the marriage.)
Boy/Male
Biblical
Nuptial; the god of marriage.
Biblical
nuptial; the god of marriage
Girl/Female
Muslim
Marriage
Girl/Female
Indian
Marriage
Girl/Female
French
Bitter.
Girl/Female
Latin
Young. In Roman mythology Juno was protectress of women and of marriage. In modern times June is...
Boy/Male
Greek
God of marriage.
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Jain, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Telugu
Innocent Love; Romance; Love; Marriage; Affection; Friendship
Girl/Female
Latin Irish Shakespearean
Young. In Roman mythology Juno was protectress of women and of marriage. In modern times June is...
Girl/Female
Latin
Goddess of marriage.
MARRIAGE PLOT
MARRIAGE PLOT
Girl/Female
Australian, Finnish, German, Japanese
Whole; Imitating; Smile; Beautiful Blessing
Female
Hindi/Indian
(शकà¥à¤¤à¤¿) Hindi name SHAKTI means "power."
Boy/Male
Hindu
Of extra ordinary size
Boy/Male
Sikh
The one accepted by God
Girl/Female
Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada
Princess
Girl/Female
Indian
Girl/Female
Arabic, Australian, French, Muslim
Terrestrial Life
Boy/Male
American, Christian, German, Hebrew, Latin
Dark Skinned; Saviour; Taken from Water; Drawn out
Boy/Male
Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu
Name of Lord Shiva
Boy/Male
Tamil
Subhradip | ஸà¯à®ªà¯à®°à®¤à®¿à®ª
Humble
MARRIAGE PLOT
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n.
The marriage bed.
v. t.
The marriage vow or contract.
v. t.
Any intimate or close union.
n.
Levirate marriage or marriages.
a.
Presiding over marriage.
n.
Hatre/ of marriage.
n.
The marriage tie.
n.
Marriage; union as if by marriage.
n. pl.
The marriage knot.
n.
A frame or cage in which something is carried or supported; as, a bell carriage.
v. t.
The act of marrying, or the state of being married; legal union of a man and a woman for life, as husband and wife; wedlock; matrimony.
v. t.
A feast made on the occasion of a marriage.
a.
Of or pertaining to marriage, or the marriage state; conjugal; nuptial.
n.
Inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior.
n.
A small, strong carriage for conveying materials on a railroad.
n.
Connection by marriage; reciprocal marriage; giving and taking in marriage, as between two families, tribes, castes, or nations.
n.
A marriage song.
n.
A second or repeated marriage.
n.
A wheeled vehicle carrying a fixed burden, as a gun carriage.
n.
A marriage contract.