I’m very interested in Knightley’s proposal as opposed to others we’ve talked about. He’s at a loss for words (sort of) which is not something I see often in Austen works. He doesn’t even insult her in his proposal! #7922Austen
I appreciate that Austen has the tables turn her in describing young bachelors as “the rightful property of some or other of their daughters (p.3, explanatory note, p. 301). Does this show Austen maturing as an author? #7922austen