Reality TV: Surprising throwback to the past ?(Anthimos Michael)

The article "Reality TV: Surprising throwback to the past ?" talks about a reality show called "Cubid" and the similarities to some 19th century books. The show lets a 25 year old woman to marry a man , which viewers of the TV program choose, and if they stay married for a year they will receive $1 million dollars. Critics found this show a disgrace for the marriage, as obviously some may go only for the money, and in general a decline in the American morals. But this intentions for marriage is not a product from the TV show, they also existed in the past. Similar stories are found in the book: Pride and Prejudice where a man with high income was more attractable than others. Also in Emma the man marring the woman is more interested in money than in love. Also a key role of picking a potential groom, were the first impression that it gave to her friends. The friends will judge if the man is good for her friend by is appearance and clothing, which is the same as it was then in the 19th century. These morals existed and remain through the years and that is the reason the writer noted surprising throwback to the past,because these shows instead of moving the American morals forward they are doing the opposite.