tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087298869735390985.post4273775717547420465..comments2024-02-13T12:54:34.770-05:00Comments on Flowers of Quiet Happiness: Persuasion & Prayers Read-Along :: Day 8Karahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09590701834142754842noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087298869735390985.post-33952651359261605812015-08-31T19:03:24.697-04:002015-08-31T19:03:24.697-04:00This is what I love so much about book blogging --...This is what I love so much about book blogging -- how we can all share our insights and ideas, and enrich each others' reading experiences.Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087298869735390985.post-36861197247926458842015-08-31T17:47:32.541-04:002015-08-31T17:47:32.541-04:00As I noted in another post, I really appreciated w...As I noted in another post, I really appreciated what you said here, Hamlette. Until you pointed it out I hadn't made that connection, but the Croft's and Anne are very much alike. As you say, they understand each other so well. And Wentworth too! Once he learns to see that others do not think like he does, he is finally able to truly understand Anne. And likewise, that probably ends up having a bearing on his relationship with his sister in the future. At least in my imagination. :)<br /><br />Thank you so much for your observations! I love all the bits you've pointed out to me. It made my reread so much more enjoyable!Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590701834142754842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087298869735390985.post-89777819432874409642015-08-31T17:41:57.005-04:002015-08-31T17:41:57.005-04:00Aw, thanks, Julie! I love Anne's growth as wel...Aw, thanks, Julie! I love Anne's growth as well. She's such a fascinating character! :)Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590701834142754842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087298869735390985.post-91258574002967918422015-07-24T11:07:29.330-04:002015-07-24T11:07:29.330-04:00I think one of the big differences between Anne an...I think one of the big differences between Anne and Lady Russell is that Anne understands that most people are unlike her, and tries to understand them. Lady Russell assumes everyone is like her, and projects her own feelings and desires onto them.<br /><br />Admiral and Mrs. Croft both take people as they find them, and seem adept at seeing things from others' points of view. In this, they're like Anne, so they're quicker to understand her.<br /><br />Captain Wentworth, I think, starts out like Lady Russell -- everyone must clearly think this because I think it. When Anne doesn't do as he would, he gets angry. Once he learns that not everyone thinks the way he does -- that's when he and Anne can be together. He has to learn this by observation, while Anne knows it instinctively. Lady Russell never does learn it, I think.Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5087298869735390985.post-17413918268668901512015-07-23T15:24:45.930-04:002015-07-23T15:24:45.930-04:00I think the comments section needs a "like&qu...I think the comments section needs a "like" button like facebook has! Great observations into Anne's character. I loved seeing her growth through the story. Looking forward to your thoughts on chapters 15-16 :)Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07190011785450338206noreply@blogger.com