In todays chapters, we travel from Uppercross to Kellynch to Bath. Anne and Lady Russell skirt around the subject of Wentworth, Anne has a potential new suitor, and Christmas happens! Mr. Elliot comes to Bath and is forgiven by his family.
Topics discussed include the laundry door, Sir Walter's mirrors, whether Benwick is a good match for Anne in Lady Russell's eyes, the reasons the Elliots are in a great mood, why Mr. Elliot has returned, how everyone in Bath is ugly, bad parents in Austen, and questioning the decisions made in youth.
Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Free Fallin', There's Something About Mary, Dance Moms, Jojo Siwa, Lawrence, She's All That, Bridgerton
Patron Study Questions:
Emily: What do you make of Mr Eliot's return to the good graces of Sir Walter, and what does it tell you about each man?
Hannah: How would you describe Anne's personality so far? (i.e. Is she shy or just quiet? Is she funny or reserved? Confident or insecure? etc.)
Leigh: Up until now Anne has been presented as being unattractive to the other characters, having “lost her bloom.” Now suddenly in Lyme she catches the notice of Mr. Elliot and Captain Benwick. What - if anything - has changed about Anne?
A Listener: What do you think Jane Austen is telling us about Bath, and from that, what do you think Anne’s Bath experience will be like?
Katrine: What are your thoughts on Lady Russell wanting to meet Captain Benwick and also Mr Elliot? And Mr Elliot himself, what do we think of him and his behaviour among the Elliot’s? Is he what you expected?
Becca's Study Questions: Topics discussed include Anne in different settings, Wentworth's movements, reuniting with the Elliots, our unresolved cliffhangers, and who Mr. Elliot likes
Funniest Quote: "Sir Walter talked of his youngest daughter; “Mr Elliot must give him leave to present him to his youngest daughter” (there was no occasion for remembering Mary)."
Questions Moving Forward: Will we be in Bath for a while? Will we see Wentworth again? Will he end up with Louisa or start courting Anne again? Will Benwick come to visit?
Who wins the chapters? Mr. Elliot
Next Episode: Volume 2 Chapters 4-5 / Chapters 16-17
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