Persuasion
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Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
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Anne Elliot
Captain Frederick Wentworth
Mr. William Elliot
Lady Russell
Elizabeth Elliot
Mary Elliot Musgrove
Charles Musgrove
Louisa Musgrove
Mr. & Mrs. Musgrove
Captain Benwick
Admiral and Mrs. Croft
Mrs. Clay
Lady Elliot
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Introduction
Intro
Plot Summary
Plot
Summary & Analysis
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Themes
All Themes
Status and Social Class
Marriage
Gender Inequality
Persuasion
Quotes
Characters
All Characters
Anne Elliot
Captain Frederick Wentworth
Mr. William Elliot
Lady Russell
Elizabeth Elliot
Mary Elliot Musgrove
Charles Musgrove
Louisa Musgrove
Mr. & Mrs. Musgrove
Captain Benwick
Admiral and Mrs. Croft
Mrs. Clay
Lady Elliot
Symbols
All Symbols
The Navy
Kellynch Hall
The Baronetage
Lit Devices
All Literary Devices
Allusions
Genre
Hyperbole
Irony
Metaphors
Mood
Oxymorons
Personification
Setting
Similes
Situational Irony
Style
Tone
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What is Sir Walter's opinion of Admiral Croft?
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He disapproves of his manners and appearance
He considers him the handsomest sailor he has met
He is indifferent to the Admiral
He disapproves of his naval career
What does Anne's relationship with her family highlight about her character?
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Her lack of initiative
Her struggle to fit in with her family, since she is so different
Her independence and disregard for her family's opinions
Her remarkable virtues, given their flaws
Why are Anne and Lady Russell concerned about Mrs. Clay's plan to travel to Bath with Sir Walter and Elizabeth?
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They are worried that Mrs. Clay's flattery might lead Sir Walter to marry her
They believe Mrs. Clay is a bad influence on Elizabeth
They think Mrs. Clay might take advantage of Sir Walter's wealth
They are concerned about Mrs. Clay's health during the journey
What does Anne do when she finds Mary in a sour mood?
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She scolds Mary to fix her attitude
She patiently tries to cheer up Mary
She frantically tries to solve Mary's problems
She leaves Mary alone
How does the Musgroves' family life contrast with the Elliots'?
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The Musgroves are cheerful and carefree, while the Elliots are silly and vain.
The Musgroves and Elliots have a similar family life filled with vanity and silliness
The Elliots are more cheerful and loving than the Musgroves
The Musgroves are more culturally refined and educated than the Elliots
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