#mary elliot

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PERSUASION 2022 | dir. Carrie Cracknell

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Mia McKenna-Bruce as Mary Elliot in Persuasion (Film, 2022).

[fassophy]

Mia McKenna Bruce in Persuasion (2022)

[redwolf17]

Also Mary is hilarious from what I remember. And preferable to Elizabeth which isn't saying much LOL

Mary Elliot is such a bad parent (not to mention an obnoxious hypochondriac), but yeah, she’s wayyyy funnier than basic snob Elizabeth Elliot.

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Mia McKenna-Bruce understood the assignment

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persuasion in chapter seven

i already posted fanfiction that I did for uni, so just for fun, here is an essay i did for the same class. the book we were studying was persuasion by jane austen. this was the first austen novel that i actually finished and i enjoyed it a lot. anyway, heres my essay, bc academic validation. (i hope i would actually be allowed to post it? i dont think i would get in trouble for plagiarism. oh well)

In the text, persuasion is shown as reconciling motivations to reach a decision. Characters enact the process of persuasion with both group dialogue and internal thought. Their motivations are a collective of social code, personality, and agenda. In this passage, several distinct characters perform persuasion, yet each of them fulfils the definition in their separate ways. The reconciliation of Charles' persuasion doesn't take great effort because of the freedom afforded to his character and position. The women, on the other hand, make greater compromises. 

The first decision to occur is Charles Musgrove's intention to meet Captain Wentworth at his father's house. For a moment the narrative follows Charles' internal thought process attempting to justify himself. This is made possible by his social position. As a father and husband, it is not required of him to stay home because looking after a child is "quite a female case". Additionally, there is a more personal context surrounding the situation. Charles has shown to be quite apathetic and unbothered by his wife's concerns and hysterics. While biased, Mary's description of him as "Very unfeeling!" may not be inaccurate. Of course, on the very basic level, his key motivation for this is that he wants to meet Wentworth. In his method of persuasion, there is very little to analyse. As the head of the household, he is perfectly justified in simply announcing his decision and does not need to resort to any sort of manipulation. Thus the description of "his making a bold, public declaration". The persuasion that occurs at the beginning of the passage is Charles convincing himself (rather than anyone else) of the correctness of his intentions. 

Mary has different motivations to Charles, so her persuasion differs also. It is identified in the text that "Husbands and wives generally understand when opposition will be vain". This is key to Mary's portion of the passage. As with Charles, her actions are guided by her social position ("she said nothing, therefore, till he was out of the room") but her obligations as a parent and spouse are greater than his. She is "the poor mother," who is "not to be allowed to stir". Her husband's decision and the surrounding social context conflict with her established personal character. She resents any inattention to her and tends to express this emotionally and audibly. In this passage, she wants to be included in the Musgrove social circle and meet Wentworth. The persuasion that she exhibits attempts to reconcile these elements.  The compromise is only able to happen when Anne proposes to look after the child and endorses her decision to leave: "Mr and Mrs Musgrove cannot think it wrong while I remain with him". Mary's method of persuasion operates within certain social expectations. It is only through manipulation and evasion of these expectations ("they want me excessively to be acquainted with Captain Wentworth") that she can satisfy her agenda. 

Of the characters, Anne is the most constricted in her social position. She is not prioritised due to her gender and unmarried status. Charles can claim that "His father very much wished him to meet Captain Wentworth" and Mary says similarly. Anne, on the other hand, is not an essential or desired participant in their social circle. The purpose of her presence there is to look after Mary. Anne accepts this reality without much trial. Where Mary's personality clashes with her societal obligations, Anne is generally compliant to it. She takes personal pride in her utility to others and happily caters to others' needs. This is not to say that she does not have needs of her own. Her agenda in this passage is to avoid meeting Wentworth, and possibly get a reprieve from Mary. Her relationship with Wentworth is entrenched in so much emotion and uncertainty, so she desires to prevent confrontation with him or her feelings. In her method of persuasion, she must operate within the constraints of her responsibility: "You, who have not a mother's feelings, are a great deal the properest person". She agrees with Mary's produced perspective on the situation and satisfies her usefulness to others, "the sincerity of her manner being soon sufficient to convince".

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devil house by john darnielle / nope dir. jordan peele

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The Umbrella Academy (2019-2024)

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S2 epX: Gordy's Birthday

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PERSUASION  2022 | dir. Carrie Cracknell

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Mia McKenna-Bruce as Mary Elliot in ‘Persuasion’ (Film, 2022).

[fassophy]

Mia McKenna Bruce in Persuasion (2022)

[doodlboy]

CANNOT stop thinking about in the club freaking it sensitive style. That's Lucifer.

You're so real for this, actually

[bethanydelleman]

Do you think the Austen heroines will get along with each other? Who do you think will become close friends and whose personalities will clash? (please include secondary heriones like Jane Bingley, Marianne, Jane Fairfax, Miss Crawford etc.) in your analysis as well

To be honest, I think most of them would get along because of the societal demands of mixing and their solid moral base, but here are some predictions:

Best friends:

Marianne Dashwood & Fanny Price, both of them are super into poetry and rhapsodizing about the outdoors. Marianne can stand up to Fanny's attackers and Fanny can teach Marianne some temperance.

Elinor Dashwood & Jane Bennet, they both are carrying the family in times of need, both disappointed in love through no fault of their own. Elinor's clearer-eyed view of the world would help Jane take off those rose-coloured glasses, but Jane's love and hope would be warm to Elinor.

Elizabeth Bennet & Fanny Price, extrovert/introvert adoption. Elizabeth is delighted when Fanny finally starts to talk and it turns out she's super smart, but she would have kept her anyway.

Jane Fairfax & Fanny Price, in very similar situations and similar personalities, they get each other. Fanny is very worried about this Frank Churchill character.

Catherine Morland & Emma Woodhouse, a healthier and more equal version of the Harriet/Emma dynamic. And given social class, this is one that can be sustained long term. Catherine starts by admiring Emma and then catches up with her.

Harriet Smith & Catherine Morland, they would get so deep into novels together it'd be amazing. The fanfics these girls would write together.

Caroline Bingley & Emma Woodhouse, they would enjoy making fun of Miss Bates behind her back... they would make each other worse. Eventually Emma would look at herself in the mirror with disappointment.

Anne Elliot & Anyone, please anyone who is an intellectual equal. Do you see the people that she has to put up with? It's literal torture. I could see Fanny Price, Elizabeth Bennet, or Jane Fairfax.

Mentor/Mentee:

Catherine Morland & Anne Elliot, Anne is the oracle of all knowledge and Catherine admires her exceedingly. (Fanny Price would also work here)

Elizabeth Bennet & Anne Elliot, Elizabeth could learn so much from her! Anne would see through Wickham in a minute. They could play some duets too!

Georgiana Darcy & Anne Elliot... just send everyone over to Anne Elliot. She's the group mentor.

Instant Hatred:

Elizabeth Bennet & Emma Woodhouse, Emma would be too much like Darcy and Elizabeth would hate her snobbiness. They would likely become friends in time, but it would be after a good deal of dislike.

Marianne Dashwood & Emma Woodhouse, Emma is not impressed by the drama and HOW DARE YOU CALL MR. KNIGHTLEY OLD! Marianne doesn't like Emma's attitude.

Elizabeth Bennet & Mary Crawford, they are similar and their personality tends not to like each other. Also, Mary C would probably try to take a mentor role with Elizabeth (as one who knows about town) and Elizabeth would hate her for it.

Catherine Morland & Marianne Dashwood, Marianne is astounded by Catherine's ignorance, because it tends in a different direction than her own.

(Honestly, the most clashing personalities are Marianne Dashwood and Emma Woodhouse, someone like Elinor Dashwood, Anne Elliot or Fanny Price can put up with almost anything placidly)

Bonus: Miss Bates & Mrs. Jennings would LOVE each other. They would totally talk at the same time. Another older lady pairing that would work is Lady Bertram and Mrs. Allen.

Feel free to add!

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before International Women's Day was over I wanted to put together a little tribute to my favorite women in music. These ladies' voices have shaped my life and helped me discover the sound of my own!

Cass Elliot | Dusty Springfield | Grace Slick |Janis Joplin | Joni Mitchell | Judith Durham | Judy Collins | Julie Andrews | Karen Carpenter | Mary Hopkin | Petula Clark | Ronnie Spector

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MBTI: My Favourite Characters

INTP (4/16)

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Donnie Darko (Donnie Darko)

Mary Jane “MJ” Watson (Spider-Man)

L (Death Note)

Spencer Reid (Criminal Minds)

Violet Harmon (American Horror Story)

April Ludgate (Parks and Recreation)

Ryohei Arisu (Alice in Borderland)

Daria Morgendorffer (Daria)

Elliot Alderson (Mr. Robot)

Cha Hyun-Soo (Sweet Home)