Okay - so what's the point that Austen is trying to make with this novel? It has something to do with persuasion and the use of it. But what do you think she wants us to take from this book?
I think that the novel shows that with the right persuasion, people can be persuaded to do things that they normally would not do or not accept from other people. I think that she would want us to think for ourselves and not let others influence us. You know, the saying "to thine own self be true." Alot of un-necessary grief happened due to the infuence of others.
I am almost persuaded to think the same Sue! :) However, Anne also mentions that the persuasion though bad was justly given, and that she would give different advice if she was called upon to do so. She would still advise. However, I do think you are right with the old saying! I think it good to consider others' advise - we need to be willing to see the scene from another person's perspective, but we still must think for ourselves and not merely acquiesce because someone means a lot to us!
I do agree with you Sal that you need to seek the advice of those whom you admire and believe to be wise. It could keep you from making many disastrous decisions. :) We all like to give advice, whether is it good or not. :) But, I do think that the ultimate decision should be yours.
I think that the novel shows that with the right persuasion, people can be persuaded to do things that they normally would not do or not accept from other people. I think that she would want us to think for ourselves and not let others influence us. You know, the saying "to thine own self be true." Alot of un-necessary grief happened due to the infuence of others.
ReplyDeleteI am almost persuaded to think the same Sue! :) However, Anne also mentions that the persuasion though bad was justly given, and that she would give different advice if she was called upon to do so. She would still advise. However, I do think you are right with the old saying! I think it good to consider others' advise - we need to be willing to see the scene from another person's perspective, but we still must think for ourselves and not merely acquiesce because someone means a lot to us!
ReplyDeleteI do agree with you Sal that you need to seek the advice of those whom you admire and believe to be wise. It could keep you from making many disastrous decisions. :) We all like to give advice, whether is it good or not. :) But, I do think that the ultimate decision should be yours.
ReplyDeleteI think Anne allowed herself to be persuaded by Lady Russell so that Jane Austen would have a lovely book to write. :)
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