Persuasion Chapters 10-11

Charles Hayter gives up on Henrietta, so she pays him a visit, and Anne overhears a conversation between Louisa and Wentworth. Wentworth takes everyone on a November beach vacation to Lyme and we meet the Harvilles and Captain Benwick.

Topics discussed include PUPPIES, anonymity in numbers, Admiral Croft's driving skills or lack thereof, Anne comparing herself to a widower, and how Jane Austen feels about the navy,

Glossary of Terms and Phrases:

switch (n): a flexible rod which is typically used for corporal punishment

Glossary of People, Places, and Things: The Cobb, Idris Elba, Sara Bareilles, What Hurts the Most, When You're Gone, the Bachelor

Patron Study Questions:

Ghenet: Q1: What do you think Wentworth is feeling after finding out another man proposed to Anne and why does it make him oblige Anne to get into the carriage? Q2: What are Henrietta and Louisa meant to represent in the story when compared to Anne?

Zamzam: How do you compare the Crofts to the established Austen Couples e.g. Fanny and John, Mr and Mrs Bennet, Mr and Mrs Palmer?

Becca's Study Questions: Topics discussed include the nut conversation and the vibes between Anne and Benwick.

Funniest Quote: "This nut, while so many of its brethren have fallen and been trodden underfoot, is still in possession of all the happiness that a hazelnut can be supposed capable of."

Questions Moving Forward: Will Benwick be a love interest?

Who wins the chapters? His Majesty's British Royal Naval Forces

Next Episode: Chapter 12

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