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27. Favorite quote from the films
“Mmm. Yes. Now.”
It may not be my favorite, but I do like it quite a lot. JLM delivers that line wonderfully.
22. Favorite female Austen casting decision
Romala Garai as Emma. She does a great job of being annoying, meddling, and snobbish - yet shows the caring and genuine side of Emma too. She manages to show the full spectrum and transformation of the character.
21. Favorite Jane Austen related photo
Frank Churchill from Emma (2009). I think this photo rather represents everything I love about Jane Austen. The clothing of the period piece, the letter writing, the sets and houses, and of course the pretty men.
“You think I ought to refuse him then,” said Harriet, looking down.
“Ought to refuse him! My dear Harriet, what do you mean? Are you in any doubt as to that? I thought—but I beg your pardon, perhaps I have been under a mistake. I certainly have been misunderstanding you, if you feel in doubt as to the purport of your answer. I had imagined you were consulting me only as to the wording of it.”
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“Perfectly, perfectly right, my dearest Harriet; you are doing just what you ought. While you were at all in suspense I kept my feelings to myself, but now that you are so completely decided I have no hesitation in approving. Dear Harriet, I give myself joy of this. It would have grieved me to lose your acquaintance, which must have been the
consequence of your marrying Mr. Martin. While you were in the smallest degree wavering, I said nothing about it, because I would not influence; but it would have been the loss of a friend to me. I could not have visited Mrs. Robert Martin, of Abbey-Mill Farm. Now I am secure of you for ever.”
Emma
20. Moment that made you mad while reading
17. Moment that made you sad/cry while reading
I got stuck on this for a while because I didn’t really have one. But this one makes me feel so sad for Miss Bates, so I’m going with it.
15. Favourite love confession from the films
“If I loved you more, I might be able to talk about it less.” He’s so hopelessly sweet, it’s endearing. And Tilney is just adorable, so he gets a mention.
2. Favourite Austen man
Welllllllllll…….this is difficult. I am not counting Sanditon in this list, because it was only partially written by Jane Austen. If I did count it, Mr Sidney Parker would top the list. But since I’m not, I waffle between Mr Knightley and Captain Wentworth. They’re both amazing. Mr Tilney is slowly creeping up behind, and may join the two very soon depending on how soon I reread the book.
(And while I prefer the look of Rupert Penry-Jones as Wentworth, he isn’t because he wasn’t allowed to be. But I will save that for day 16.)
This is an incredibly amazing period drama video by Jiab/DreamyViper. Check it out.
