Questions tagged [persuasion]
Questions related to Jane Austen's 1817 novel "Persuasion". Use this tag with the [jane-austen] tag.
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What does "as a person in Bath who drinks the water" mean?
In Jane Austen's Persuasion, slightly after Anne first arrives at Camden Place (where her father and sister have moved to), Lady Russell comes to pay a visit as well, where she has to deal with people ...
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Why does Sir Walter comment that Colonel Wallis is "not an ill-looking man" in "Persuasion"?
In Jane Austen's Persuasion, when explaining the backstory of the estranged cousin Mr. Elliot , who is seeking a reconcilliation, we are given this description of a friend of Mr. Elliot:
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What are "the feelings of an Emma towards her Henry"?
In Jane Austen's Persuasion, when Louisa has her accident, and her friends and family are figuring out who's going to stay with her, we have this quote from Anne:
She endeavoured to be composed, and ...
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How does the Crofts' style of driving reflect on their general guidance of affairs?
In Jane Austen's Persuasion, when Anne Elliot is getting a ride with Mrs. and Admiral Croft, she makes this observation about the Crofts' way of driving, and that is may represent a more general ...
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What does "in her November of life" mean in "Persuasion"?
In Jane Austen's Persuasion, Anne Elliot happens to overhear a conversation between Captain Wentworth and Louisa Musgrove, where they are discussing "firmness of mind". Captain Wentworth ...
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What does "counteracting the sweets of poetical despondence" mean in "Persuasion"?
In Jane Austen's Persuasion, when Anne and company are walking over to Winthrop, we are given this description along the way:
Winthrop, however, or its environs—for young men are sometimes to be met ...
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Why is the Hayters' way of living described as "...inferior, retired, and unpolished" in "Persuasion"?
When discussing the background of Mrs. Hayter and Mrs. Musgrove in Jane Austen's Persuasion, and the difference in the lifestyle of the two sisters, the novel says:
Mrs. Musgrove and Mrs. Hayter were ...
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Why is Sir Walter's statement said "sarcastically" in Austen's "Persuasion"?
In Jane Austen's Persuasion, when discussing possible tenants for Kellynch Hall, the possibility of leasing the house to a captain in the navy is brought up. Sir Walter then makes this comment:
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What is the textual source for the original ending of Austen's Persuasion?
The Norton Critical Edition of Jane Austen's Persuasion includes two chapters as a supplement to the novel. These chapters, printed under the heading "The Original Ending of Persuasion", ...
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Anne Elliot's speech about constancy in love in "Persuasion"
In chapter 23 of Persuasion by Jane Austen, Anne Elliot and Captain Harville have been discussing whether men or women are more constant in love. Anne says to him:
I hope I do justice to all that is ...
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A confusing conversation between Anne and Mrs. Smith
I am not able to comprehend this paragraph.
But Mr. Elliot was not done with. Mrs. Smith had been carried away from her first direction, and Anne had forgotten, in the interest of her own family ...
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What is Mr Elliot's "early prepossession" in Jane Austen's "Persuasion"?
Excerpt from chapter 21 from Jane Austen's Persuasion:
She felt a great deal of good-will towards him. In spite of the
mischief of his attentions, she owed him gratitude and regard, perhaps
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Persuasion by Jane Austen: Why were Anne and Lady Russell talking about curtains when they saw Captain Wentworth passing by?
From chapter 19 of Persuasion by Jane Austen:
At last, Lady Russell drew back her head. ‘Now, how would she speak of him?’
‘You will wonder,’ said she, ‘what has been fixing my eye so long; ...
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Why did Mr. Elliot have to decide whose boots were thickest in "Persuasion"?
This is from chapter 19 of Jane Austen's Persuasion:
The rain was a mere trifle, and Anne was most sincere in preferring a walk with Mr Elliot. But the rain was also a mere trifle to Mrs Clay; she ...
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In Persuasion, why does Anne feel "ashamed" before being able to "safely suggest" Louisa?
This is from chapter 18 of Persuasion by Jane Austen.
This is when Admiral Croft tries to mention Anne about the possible alliance of Louisa Musgrove and Captain Benwick.
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