Character Analysis (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Flashcards
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Anne Elliot's role in Persuasion
Anne Elliot's role in Persuasion
Protagonist and moral centre of the novel
Anne's values vs. her family's
Anne's values vs. her family's
Integrity/honour vs. beauty/social standing/wealth
Anne Elliot's key personal qualities
Anne Elliot's key personal qualities
Good judgement, observant, impartial listener
Wentworth's character transformation
Wentworth's character transformation
Learns to value flexibility over firmness
Sir Walter Elliot represents
Sir Walter Elliot represents
Superficiality and vanity of aristocracy
Sir Walter's view of Anne
Sir Walter's view of Anne
Considers her plain and valueless to family
Lady Russell's guidance limitation
Lady Russell's guidance limitation
Views on social class influence her advice
William Elliot's character nature
William Elliot's character nature
Deceptive and hypocritical
Louisa's impact on Wentworth
Louisa's impact on Wentworth
Helps him change views on desirable qualities in women
Admiral and Mrs Croft represent
Admiral and Mrs Croft represent
Ideal of marital partnership and mutual respect