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Elizabeth Bennet Perseverance
Lastly, to top it all off, I think you should read Lost in Austen because of its universal themes. In Lost in Austen, perseverance is one theme that is presented in a very connectible way. The protagonist, Elizabeth Bennet is on a mission to find a partner, and on every step of the way she falls down in failure, but then gets up in courage and perseveres on. This theme of perseverance is also closely entwined with the theme of achieving love, a goal every person wishes to accomplish. In addition, to the closely related themes of perseverance and love, Lost in Austen also has a strong depiction of the theme of luck.
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