I find it both believable and ludicrous that people hate on Marianne. While I will admit that there are moments in the novel when she gets on my nerves (I'm an Elinor, so it figures), I also find her to be one of the most likable and enjoyable Austen ladies. She is young and has such a passionate view on society; she loves so incredibly deeply, and you can tell she feels so strongly about her family. She cares with such vigor that it's impossible for me to dislike her, and even when I don't like her actions, I understand them and feel for her. Her transition from youthful to wise is done in such a lovely way, and the relationship between her and Brandon is so sweet and lovely.
(Also, I just want to internet high-five you for using the 2008 mini-series, which is my favorite S&S adaptation. Everybody else loves the 1995 version (as they should, because it's awesome), but the 2008 version is the one I watched after reading the book, and for me it captures the book the best.)
I'm glad to see such a positive response to her! Even I admit that she has her frustrating moments (she is a teenager after all - if she didn't have her frustrating moments, I wouldn't find it believable at all) but that doesn't take away from her positive traits or the fact that she is simply human and is growing. I really do adore her. ♥
OH YAY. Honestly, the 2008 miniseries is objectively my favorite Austen adaptation ever. I mean, the Paltrow/Northam Emma movie is my favorite because that's my favorite novel but really, the 2008 S&S miniseries is just amazing. I own the 1995 movie as well but if I ever want to watch the story and watch it genuinely, I will always go for the 2008 miniseries.
Lovely entry. I know how you love Marianne. I'm more of an Elinor in my personality so I can find myself getting frustrated with her at times, but I'm not inclined to hate her. I've seen many sixteen year old girls be worse than her in my time, lol.
You know I will always stan for Emma Woodhouse until the end of time anyway :D
Ahaha, riiiiiight. That's what some people seem to forget - that Marianne is a child and she's just growing up! That's why I love her.
Of cooooourse~ C: It's interesting, Emma is my favorite novel and Knightley's my favorite hero, but she's not my favorite heroine. I do adore her though!
Yes, I think your reminder that Marianne is very young definitely helped me in this instance. I think I tend to forget the source material and just think of the film adaptations where the actresses are clearly not 16!
I think Emma is one of my favourite novels precisely because I love Emma Woodhouse so much. She is so flawed but lovable because of it.
Oh my goodness, you did her justice, bb. This entry is practically on dissertation-levels of badassery with the quotations and everything.
Marianne Dashwood is sixteen. She is a child. One of the things I love so much about Marianne is that her story is one about growing up
EXACTLY. There's just so much development and growth with Marianne's story. Even if her personality or whatever doesn't appeal to some people, how can any reader dislike a character who undergoes so much change. I mean, that's what stories are for! I actually find myself feeling more and more for Marianne each time I re-read S&S. She can definitely be silly and exasperating, but her story is so poignant. ♥
fkjghdkjfg you're too kiiiiiiiind ♥ I really adore Marianne so I definitely wanted to do her justice, she is absolutely wonderful, truly.
It's so lovely to hear that people see her the way I do! This made me definitely want to do a re-read because it's been too long and the growth that both the sisters go through is told so well. But truly, a character that goes through such a well-told growth really should be appreciated more.
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(Also, I just want to internet high-five you for using the 2008 mini-series, which is my favorite S&S adaptation. Everybody else loves the 1995 version (as they should, because it's awesome), but the 2008 version is the one I watched after reading the book, and for me it captures the book the best.)
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OH YAY. Honestly, the 2008 miniseries is objectively my favorite Austen adaptation ever. I mean, the Paltrow/Northam Emma movie is my favorite because that's my favorite novel but really, the 2008 S&S miniseries is just amazing. I own the 1995 movie as well but if I ever want to watch the story and watch it genuinely, I will always go for the 2008 miniseries.
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You know I will always stan for Emma Woodhouse until the end of time anyway :D
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Of cooooourse~ C: It's interesting, Emma is my favorite novel and Knightley's my favorite hero, but she's not my favorite heroine. I do adore her though!
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I think Emma is one of my favourite novels precisely because I love Emma Woodhouse so much. She is so flawed but lovable because of it.
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Oh my goodness, you did her justice, bb. This entry is practically on dissertation-levels of badassery with the quotations and everything.
Marianne Dashwood is sixteen. She is a child. One of the things I love so much about Marianne is that her story is one about growing up
EXACTLY. There's just so much development and growth with Marianne's story. Even if her personality or whatever doesn't appeal to some people, how can any reader dislike a character who undergoes so much change. I mean, that's what stories are for! I actually find myself feeling more and more for Marianne each time I re-read S&S. She can definitely be silly and exasperating, but her story is so poignant. ♥
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It's so lovely to hear that people see her the way I do! This made me definitely want to do a re-read because it's been too long and the growth that both the sisters go through is told so well. But truly, a character that goes through such a well-told growth really should be appreciated more.
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