tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post678811587235003013..comments2024-03-27T03:04:01.422-06:00Comments on Seasons of Humility: Persuasion and Prayers Read-Along: Day 7Amber Holcombhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-74627669803799037372015-07-20T00:05:45.409-06:002015-07-20T00:05:45.409-06:00Courtney,
Lady Russell's strong personality a...<b>Courtney</b>,<br /><br />Lady Russell's strong personality and manipulative ways are definitely frustrating!<br /><br />I'm totally with you - Austen sure does use the word "persuasion" and its various forms a lot in this book, doesn't she? It drives the point home, for sure! How all of us are "persuaded" in so many different ways, and sometimes we need those nudges from those who are wiser and more mature, and sometimes we need to stand by our convictions, regardless of what advice others give. I love that quote you shared! It does show that sometimes we <i>need</i> to be persuadable in some sense of the word. How else can compromise happen or learning occur? <br /><br />I agree that Captain Wentworth is a *little* frustrating right now and could use with a bit of maturing in matters of the heart. ;) We're approaching the end of the book at a rapid pace now...so any time now would be great, Wentworth! Haha.<br /><br />Thank you for another great comment, Courtney!<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-36123198792168271902015-07-20T00:00:28.651-06:002015-07-20T00:00:28.651-06:00Julie,
I think this pin sums it up well! Laughter...<b>Julie</b>,<br /><br />I think <b><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/402720391655929077/" rel="nofollow">this pin</a></b> sums it up well! Laughter is good for the soul, and Austen is great at writing amusing scenes and lines. :)<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-37149064405396080352015-07-18T11:26:32.186-06:002015-07-18T11:26:32.186-06:00"I always look upon her as able to persuade a..."I always look upon her as able to persuade a person to anything!" (Henrietta to Anne, speaking of Lady Russell.)<br /><br />Further proof that Lady Russell is meddling and a control freak. I'm still not a fan of her :)<br /><br />"She thought it could scarcely escape him to feel that a persuadable temper might sometimes be as much in favor of happiness as a very resolute character." (Anne, of Wentworth's previous opinions of character in light of Louisa's rash decisions)<br /><br />I find it interesting the number of times the word "persuade" or "persuadable" is used in this story. Austen clearly did it on purpose. I think it illustrates the fine line between being gullible and agreeable. AND the importance of "firmness of character" or remaining steadfast in one's beliefs.<br /><br />Do I think Wentworth's intentions are noble, etc? Yes, I do. I have to agree with Julie, there is likely much that's happened we are not privy to which influences Anne's perspective or his demeanor. He is still frustrating to me, though! Like I mentioned to Kara on Twitter, he does have some growing to do to become the rightful hero of this story.Courtney Clark (The Green Mockingbird Blog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01057618073305232146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-61116290341497912192015-07-16T10:17:25.790-06:002015-07-16T10:17:25.790-06:00I do like the amusing side of life! It is so much ...I do like the amusing side of life! It is so much better to laugh than cry :)Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07190011785450338206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-42977141016491602082015-07-16T01:17:19.286-06:002015-07-16T01:17:19.286-06:00Julie,
You always point out such witty quotes! Au...<b>Julie</b>,<br /><br />You always point out such witty quotes! Austen's humor is great - the way she observes the quirkiness of human beings. ;) Thanks for sharing those!<br /><br />And thank you for your response to today's discussion question! It's true that we know so little, as far as specifics go, about the nature of their previous relationship, and there definitely seems to be a lot of subtext going on between them. Maybe the two of them are so close as far as understanding each other that Wentworth knew Anne's needs before they could enter her own thoughts. :) I suppose I'll have to give him the benefit of the doubt on this one! *chuckles*<br /><br />I'd agree with your assessment that Wentworth still admires Anne but doesn't want to acknowledge it, which leaves his heart and his behavior/demeanor a little out of whack...<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4163733401418146284.post-38684006383177309622015-07-14T09:32:40.294-06:002015-07-14T09:32:40.294-06:00Quote to ponder: "By this time the report of ...Quote to ponder: "By this time the report of the accident had spread among the workmen and boatmen about the Cobb, and many were collected near them, to be useful if wanted; at any rate, to enjoy the sight of a dead young lady, nay, two dead young ladies, for it proved twice as fine as the first report."<br /><br />I can't help myself! I love Jane Austen's humor! This quote just cracked me up so I had to use it ;)<br /><br />"Do not you think, Anne, it is being over-scrupulous? Do not you think it is quite a mistaken point of conscience, when a clergyman sacrifices his health for the sake of duties which may be just as well performed by another person?"<br /><br />This is Henrietta talking about trying to coax Dr. and Mrs. Shirley to move to Lyme. Again the way the characters think kind of cracks me up. If it isn't convenient for you then certainly you should shirk all of your duties for more comfort. It just amused me.<br /><br />"But she(Anne)was yet more anxious for the possibility of Lady Russell and Captain Wentworth never meeting anywhere. They did not like each other, and no renewal of acquaintance now could do any good"<br /><br />I'm not liking this Lady Russell woman. She seems to take delight in ruining relationships. <br /><br />Question for today:<br /><br />Do you believe that Wentworth's intentions are noble? Do his actions and thoughts regarding Anne arise from genuine concern and admiration? Or is Anne seeing only what she wants to see? <br /><br />I'm thinking that as the reader we aren't aware of some of the nuances that are going on with Wentworth and Anne. Also we are not privy to what their relationship was before the breakup. Maybe Anne really does know what his motives are and that is what is causing the warm fuzzies for her whenever he pushes for her to stay, go, be tired or whatever. At first I thought he was being a bitter jilted suitor, but now I am wondering if he does still admire her and is confused about those feelings.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07190011785450338206noreply@blogger.com