Who Is Anne A Dynamic Character In Persuasion
Julia Joseph
AP Eng Language
Klingenmeier
19 October 2012
Anne: Living by her own rules Doubted by her sister Mary, Anne’s is all too familiar with Mary’s condescending statements such as, “Dear me! What can you possibly have to do?” (Austen 37). While Elizabeth has the privilege of being her father’s favorite and Mary has the honor of being married, shy Anne is lost somewhere in the middle of the Elliot family. Often overlooked and undervalued by her family, Anne’s quiet and enduring spirit casts her to a life of service. Her moral grounding and goodness contribute to her internal struggle to find her voice, to feel valued by others, and to develop the confidence to state her opinions and live by her own discernment. Unlike her other heroines, Austen rarely ridicules Anne but instead lets Anne’s own experiences and feelings shape her understanding of herself. Through satire, developing character, and symbolism Jane Austen in Persuasion uses the static characters of Sir Walter, Mary and Elizabeth Wentworth to contrast and ultimately define Anne’s character. Throughout the novel, satire can be observed through the critiqued …show more content…
Throughout the novel Anne acquires a greater understanding of herself, finds her voice, gains confidence and learns to live by her own discernment. Through satire, Austen contrasts the elite, snobbish characters of Sir Walter and Elizabeth with that of Anne. Similarly, characterization is used to demonstrate Anne’s maturing confidence while the symbolism of Anne and Captain Wentworth’s restored relationship represents Anne’s ability to live by her own discernment. Finally, through the use of satirical elements, characterization and symbolism, Jane Austen in her novel Persuasion presents a heroine that develops into the mature, competent and kind woman that for the first time, has found a strong stand in
AP Eng Language
Klingenmeier
19 October 2012
Anne: Living by her own rules Doubted by her sister Mary, Anne’s is all too familiar with Mary’s condescending statements such as, “Dear me! What can you possibly have to do?” (Austen 37). While Elizabeth has the privilege of being her father’s favorite and Mary has the honor of being married, shy Anne is lost somewhere in the middle of the Elliot family. Often overlooked and undervalued by her family, Anne’s quiet and enduring spirit casts her to a life of service. Her moral grounding and goodness contribute to her internal struggle to find her voice, to feel valued by others, and to develop the confidence to state her opinions and live by her own discernment. Unlike her other heroines, Austen rarely ridicules Anne but instead lets Anne’s own experiences and feelings shape her understanding of herself. Through satire, developing character, and symbolism Jane Austen in Persuasion uses the static characters of Sir Walter, Mary and Elizabeth Wentworth to contrast and ultimately define Anne’s character. Throughout the novel, satire can be observed through the critiqued …show more content…
Throughout the novel Anne acquires a greater understanding of herself, finds her voice, gains confidence and learns to live by her own discernment. Through satire, Austen contrasts the elite, snobbish characters of Sir Walter and Elizabeth with that of Anne. Similarly, characterization is used to demonstrate Anne’s maturing confidence while the symbolism of Anne and Captain Wentworth’s restored relationship represents Anne’s ability to live by her own discernment. Finally, through the use of satirical elements, characterization and symbolism, Jane Austen in her novel Persuasion presents a heroine that develops into the mature, competent and kind woman that for the first time, has found a strong stand in