the desire to marry above one's station theme

also known as: hypergamy

A character marries, or seeks to marry, someone from a wealthier or more powerful family.

4 total · 1 major · 3 minor

StoryLevelMotivation
ftt1982e4x05 major The stepmother reminded her two idiot daughters that the upcoming Royal Ball constituted their "one chance to nab a prince". In general, the stepmother was grooming her two daughters to nab a prince.
ftt1982e3x02 minor Princess Elizabeth told the crown Prince Richard in no uncertain terms that she regarded him as a stepping stone on her path to the throne.
ftt1982e5x01 minor The Grand Vizier was eager to marry the princess.
ftt1982e5x02 minor A handful of upstart peasant comedians had designs on winning the princess' hand in marriage.