Couple of theories: since the narrator is so close to Ann's perspective usually, we don't see her faults, even as we don't see our own. Everything we do makes perfect sense to us.
And, maybe we don't see her faults because the story isn't about them. It would only complicate the main thread: will Ann keep the faith? Can good things still come for those who are good but who have been hurt by life's unfairness?
I like your theories. I never thought about the fact that we might not see her faults much like we don’t see our own. I especially like what you about acknowledging her flaws would complicate the main narrative. Thank you for sharing!
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Couple of theories: since the narrator is so close to Ann's perspective usually, we don't see her faults, even as we don't see our own. Everything we do makes perfect sense to us.
And, maybe we don't see her faults because the story isn't about them. It would only complicate the main thread: will Ann keep the faith? Can good things still come for those who are good but who have been hurt by life's unfairness?
I like your theories. I never thought about the fact that we might not see her faults much like we don’t see our own. I especially like what you about acknowledging her flaws would complicate the main narrative. Thank you for sharing!
Oh! And have you seen the movie 'Becoming Jane'? or BBC's 'Miss Austin Regrets'? They hint that Persuasion is quite related to Ann's experiences.
I haven’t seen either, so I will check them out.