tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587150608901957801.post7162032533570618252..comments2024-03-22T17:51:15.887-04:00Comments on The Edge of the Precipice: Character Sketch of Anne Elliot from "Persuasion" by Jane AustenHamlette (Rachel)http://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587150608901957801.post-51461882992010338992017-03-17T18:55:46.753-04:002017-03-17T18:55:46.753-04:00Awww, thanks, Kara :-)Awww, thanks, Kara :-)Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587150608901957801.post-76812891706898013122017-03-17T10:37:56.884-04:002017-03-17T10:37:56.884-04:00Still one of my favorite posts of yours. :)Still one of my favorite posts of yours. :)Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590701834142754842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587150608901957801.post-48234778672132741482017-03-06T08:28:39.862-05:002017-03-06T08:28:39.862-05:00Skyeler, I agree that Lady Russell made very reaso...Skyeler, I agree that Lady Russell made very reasonable, logical points that first time around. I don't think Anne was wrong to listen to her, though I think Wentworth was wrong to throw her over so completely -- why not ask her to wait for him to come back in a year, then work really hard to gain what was needed to put minds at rest about his abilities? However, I think that Anne and Wentworth will be happier together now than they would have been that first time around. They've both grown and matured, and will value each other the more for having lost each other for a while.Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587150608901957801.post-31791974190972995492017-03-05T17:27:41.130-05:002017-03-05T17:27:41.130-05:00This was a very interesting character representati...This was a very interesting character representation of Anne. I've always had trouble with this story, personally. I remember thinking Lady Russel had very good points, when cautioning Anne about Wentworth, when we weren't sure how he would provide for her. But then they don't make effort to work through it and instead part and go separate ways. Finally, years later, he comes back into her life, and it takes the entire novel for them to admit they still have feelings for each other. I always got the feeling that this one one large story of miscommunication - HOWEVER - I love what you said about Anne and her inner strength. It is exactly how I feel about Fanny Price. I haven't read Persuasion since high school, and I think I should try again, now that I'm older, and hopefully see the story in a different light and be able to see Anne in a different light. :)Skyelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06907925772024454342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587150608901957801.post-48665342137732735962017-02-23T08:26:31.328-05:002017-02-23T08:26:31.328-05:00Thank you, Kelly-Anne! I also find her inspiring ...Thank you, Kelly-Anne! I also find her inspiring :-)Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587150608901957801.post-2737190201562596442017-02-23T06:11:28.307-05:002017-02-23T06:11:28.307-05:00Oh, Hamlette...this was an excellent character ske...Oh, Hamlette...this was an excellent character sketch of Anne Elliot...I have come to love her dearly as an Austen heroine and find her inspiring! And I have to agree with Miss March...everyone relied on Anne - she was needed by so many and I found that fascinating indeed!<br />Thank you for hosting such a fabulous week of Austen love!<br />Hugs,<br />Kelly-Anne Kelly-Anne ♥ The Diary of a Country Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15302889010690025224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587150608901957801.post-53732158449835384012017-02-21T22:04:09.981-05:002017-02-21T22:04:09.981-05:00Miss March, that's so true -- everyone knows t...Miss March, that's so true -- everyone knows they can trust Anne, depend on her to help, and really believes she will do what is both right and necessary. That's a huge testament to what sort of person she is.<br /><br />Also, thanks! I wanted something with Alan Ladd in it (see <a href="http://hamlette.blogspot.com/2017/02/happy-alaniversary-to-me_17.html" rel="nofollow">this post</a> for why), and I had this super cute promo shot of him with Loretta Young for their film <i>And Now Tomorrow</i>, so I just changed up the book cover :-) I love it!Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587150608901957801.post-26862643153515111842017-02-20T19:21:20.684-05:002017-02-20T19:21:20.684-05:00YES! Anne is indeed a strong character. Another ...YES! Anne is indeed a strong character. Another thing I love about her is how almost everyone seems to depend on her and to choose her for their confidant. I just think that's really sweet, and it shows what a trust worthy person she is since everyone feels safe with her. :)<br /><br />Also, just wanted to say, I really like your header on this blog! It's super cute. And creative!! :)Miss Marchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03088465083055515308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587150608901957801.post-54387906159553541612017-02-20T16:41:57.348-05:002017-02-20T16:41:57.348-05:00Thank you, Natalie! I agree that those three ofte...Thank you, Natalie! I agree that those three often get overlooked, despite their wonderfulness. I'm glad you liked this post :-)Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587150608901957801.post-90566252747324308672017-02-20T11:30:23.287-05:002017-02-20T11:30:23.287-05:00I love this. :) Austen heroines like Anne Elliot a...I love this. :) Austen heroines like Anne Elliot and Fanny Price and Elinor Dashwood often get looked over for being so quiet or "boring" but, in my opinion, they're the strongest and bravest of all of Austen's heroines! They're so inspiring, and you did a wonderful job of shedding light onto Anne's forgotten courage.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00315660089925645214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587150608901957801.post-39470897587255525892017-02-17T16:21:38.589-05:002017-02-17T16:21:38.589-05:00Thanks, Livia!Thanks, Livia!Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587150608901957801.post-35745637193232765182017-02-17T16:21:30.396-05:002017-02-17T16:21:30.396-05:00Thanks, Charity :-)Thanks, Charity :-)Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587150608901957801.post-37910540577550085892017-02-17T16:21:22.057-05:002017-02-17T16:21:22.057-05:00Thanks, Elanor! If you ever re-read it, I highly ...Thanks, Elanor! If you ever re-read it, I highly recommend checking out the read-along I linked to at the bottom of this post, as we had some amazing discussions, and Heidi did a great job of delving into the story.Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587150608901957801.post-10003006081914843422017-02-17T14:16:54.070-05:002017-02-17T14:16:54.070-05:00"Living with a pair of peacocks"
Perfect..."Living with a pair of peacocks"<br />PerfectLivia Rachellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02755623391278276925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587150608901957801.post-62876476209397328662017-02-16T21:45:34.698-05:002017-02-16T21:45:34.698-05:00Lovely post. :)Lovely post. :)Charityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15928012771461206094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5587150608901957801.post-61807051909114440342017-02-16T21:37:39.977-05:002017-02-16T21:37:39.977-05:00Great post, Hamlette! I have never really been abl...Great post, Hamlette! I have never really been able to understand and appreciate Anne or her story, but reading this post has made me start to rethink some of my former conjectures... I may just need to reread Persuasion sometime soon.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02706446800236191077noreply@blogger.com