"Persuasion" is my favorite of Jane Austen's books, and I really did like this adaptation. Of course, I've been watching Rupert Penry-Jones in "MI:5" for a while, so that may be part of the attraction for me, too. ;) The point about the cousin, William, to me was that he went after Anne because he figured she was 1. easier to deal with. Anne was usually the one who went along with the family, in most instances, and because she's so quiet and amenable, would have been an easier wife to deal with. I mean, Elizabeth was a pain. Whiny, high maintance and liked to spend money. Which really, is not desirable in general, but even worse considering he was already in financial problems. So the choice between Anne and Elizabeth made sense to me.
The point about the cousin, William, to me was that he went after Anne because he figured she was 1. easier to deal with. Anne was usually the one who went along with the family, in most instances, and because she's so quiet and amenable, would have been an easier wife to deal with. I mean, Elizabeth was a pain. Whiny, high maintance and liked to spend money. Which really, is not desirable in general, but even worse considering he was already in financial problems. So the choice between Anne and Elizabeth made sense to me.I understand why William would choose Anne over Elizabeth. What I don't understand is why he would believe that marrying one of Sir Walter's daughters would guarantee him becoming the future Sir William and master of Kellylynch. Even if he had managed to prevent Sir Walter from marrying Mrs. Clay (somehow), what is to stop Anne's father from marrying another young woman who could still give him a son
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Good review, I kind of felt the same way, especially with regards to the actors.
About William Elliot: I thought his plan from the book was to also make Mrs. Clay his mistress so that he could feasibly control both women and gain the baronetcy. Or maybe I'm mixing this up with one of the movie versions of Persuasion?
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The point about the cousin, William, to me was that he went after Anne because he figured she was 1. easier to deal with. Anne was usually the one who went along with the family, in most instances, and because she's so quiet and amenable, would have been an easier wife to deal with. I mean, Elizabeth was a pain. Whiny, high maintance and liked to spend money. Which really, is not desirable in general, but even worse considering he was already in financial problems. So the choice between Anne and Elizabeth made sense to me.
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You've been reading some of my entries today and I wanted to thank you. I'm writing a book on Austen adaptations and love costume dramas like them.
I think this 2007 Persuasion is brilliant film-making; it's been much influenced by the previous (1995) one.
Miss Drake
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About William Elliot: I thought his plan from the book was to also make Mrs. Clay his mistress so that he could feasibly control both women and gain the baronetcy. Or maybe I'm mixing this up with one of the movie versions of Persuasion?
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