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Lack of resolution... Written by Moni (10/10/2008 6:03 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, What I find interesting, penned by LeeAnne

It seems that at 27 there is no more resolution for Anne than in her early years at nineteen, when the persuasion occurred. It says she was "made" to think what she did then.

"She was persuaded, that under every disadvantage of disapprobation at home, and every anxiety attending his profession, all their probable fears, delays and disappointments, she should yet have been a happier woman in maintaining the engagement than she had been in the sacrifice of it;"

It appears from this text, as far as I can tell, that Anne is not really resolved on the whole issue. It's interesting how the words "she was persuaded" come into it. She is "made" to believe that it would be far more comfortable, given the projected negative outcome, with her present circumstances, yet it does not really appear to be so. I think in earlier chapters it says she has lost her bloom and is haggard.

I can't help thinking Anne, given what she says about how she would advise someone in her situation now, has some misgivings. It seems she would think of a middle ground, as she feels she would've been happier in maintaining the engagement than giving it up.

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Persuading Anne – was Lady Russell right? (long) Rachel G (10/9/2008 7:00 a.m.)

Was she right? Rae (10/9/2008 6:53 p.m.)
- What an illuminating quote! Rachel G (10/10/2008 4:28 a.m.)
  - It is indeed Ann2 (10/10/2008 8:08 a.m.)
- In defense of Wentworth :-) JanELT (10/9/2008 7:57 p.m.)
  - In defense of both ;-) Jace (10/10/2008 10:44 a.m.)
    - All we know about him... Rae (10/10/2008 10:55 a.m.)
      - I hope I didn't jump the gun! :) Jace (10/10/2008 11:46 a.m.)
  - He "knew" he'd be lucky. Julie P. (10/10/2008 6:54 a.m.)
  - Good argument! ;-) (nfm) Moni (10/10/2008 6:06 a.m.)
The older I get... Julie P. (10/9/2008 3:30 p.m.)
I agree as well Patricia P (10/9/2008 1:02 p.m.)
- Right to feel concern. Mandy N (10/9/2008 2:43 p.m.)
- Very well said, thank you Patricia P Cathy Allen (10/9/2008 1:41 p.m.)
IMO, she saw her actions as being right... Moni (10/9/2008 9:26 a.m.)
- What price would that be? JanELT (10/9/2008 5:02 p.m.)
  - Read on! Some thoughts... Moni (10/10/2008 3:00 a.m.)
  - Not exactly Line (10/9/2008 5:46 p.m.)
    - Self sacrifice... Moni (10/10/2008 3:07 a.m.)
      - A risk to Frederick CarolTS (10/10/2008 10:50 a.m.)
What I find interesting LeeAnne (10/9/2008 8:39 a.m.)
- Lack of resolution... Moni (10/10/2008 6:03 a.m.)
- I like your analogy... Rachel G (10/9/2008 12:41 p.m.)
- And hindsight is 20/20 Jean B (10/9/2008 11:59 a.m.)
  - A long engagement was not available Susan L (10/14/2008 9:19 p.m.)
    - Can you link the post, please? I can't find it. Thanks. NFM JanELT (10/14/2008 9:39 p.m.)
      - The post is below Susan L (10/16/2008 1:39 a.m.)
- I am now persuaded Delories (10/9/2008 11:41 a.m.)
I agree with you Martina (10/9/2008 8:14 a.m.)

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