Persuasion Chapter 22

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The reemergence of the Musgroves, Charles Hayter and Henrietta are getting married, Anne and Wentworth have a CONVERSATION about the PAST, and Elizabeth Elliot invites everyone over for a party. Plus, something is going on with Mrs. Clay and Mr. Elliot. Topics discussed include rogue heirs, pump rooms, and cool logs.

Glossary of Terms and Phrases:

remonstrance (n): a forcefully reproachful protest.

Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Bridgerton, Penelope, But Make It Scary, Nobu, Michael Scott, 10 Things I Hate About You

Patron Study Questions:

Diana: How do Mrs Smith’s actions in this chapter compare to Colonel Brandon’s in S&S when he didn’t reveal W’s behavior because he thought he & Marianne were engaged? What do these say about their society and “living in the world”?

Leigh: What do you think of Mrs. Smith only telling Anne the truth about Mr. Elliot after she learns they won’t be getting married? What does it say about her friendship with Anne?

Avi: This chapter marks the first time Wentworth directly alludes to his earlier relationship with Anne, when he says to her “Eight years and a half is a period.” What do you think is happening with Wentworth and why now?

Ghenet: 1. What does it say about the state of her relationship with Lady Russell that she doesn’t hesitate to delay revealing the duplicity of Mr. Elliott to her? After all that’s happened, does Anne trust Lady Rs judgement? 2. Do you think Anne is ever envious of the relationship Louisa and Henrietta have based on her little speech about sisters? 3. WHAT do you think Mr. Elliott and Mrs. Clay were up to? What were they talking about?!

Emily: Anne is clearly trying to get a message to Wentworth about her feelings. How much of the difficulty she is experiencing is down to the time period's restrictions on single people conversing, and how much is down to Anne's own feelings / the awkwardness of it all?

Becca's Study Questions: Topics discussed include the purpose of Henrietta's and Louisa's love stories, the return of the Musgroves, and the Elliots' feelings about Wentworth.

Funniest Quote: "You need not tell her so, but I thought her dress hideous the other night. I used to think she had some taste in dress, but I was ashamed of her at the concert. Something so formal and arrangé in her air! and she sits so upright! My best love, of course."

Questions Moving Forward: What are Mrs. Clay and Mr. Elliot up to? Will Anne expose Elliot? Will her family have some growth?

Who wins the chapters? Captain Wentworth

Next Episode: Volume 2 Chapter 11

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