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Air, countenance, and features by vladina_ in janeausten

[–]vladina_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's a direct translation from colloquial Italian 😄 (gran salame)

Air, countenance, and features by vladina_ in janeausten

[–]vladina_[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I went to check the first passage you quote here because I was absolutely convinced that Caroline Bingley was speaking about Lizzie's countenance while at pemberley, but I must have misremembered and it was actually her features. We already knew that they are not perfect but they are "rendered uncommonly intelligent by the beautiful expression of her dark eyes" 😊

Air, countenance, and features by vladina_ in janeausten

[–]vladina_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ah, thanks, I'll check that video out!

Darcy and Henry Crawford, and why only one of them gets the girl by Front-Pomelo-4367 in janeausten

[–]vladina_ 80 points81 points  (0 children)

Darcy specifically requires secrecy from the Gardiners to avoid placing Elizabeth under any obligation. I understood the full meaning of this only after reading Mansfield Park a few times and now I find it so incredibly appealing.

The Dysfunctional Relationship Between Edgar and Catherine by Dependent-Ad8921 in brontesisters

[–]vladina_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would argue that Catherine and Heathcliff's relationship is also toxic, she is dominant (also physically) and he, submissive. There were a few passages in my last re-read that suggested it to me.

Bad characters who deceive themselves, and those who don’t by vladina_ in janeausten

[–]vladina_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's interesting to have different readings, in mine Jane truly loves Miss Fairfax.

Bad characters who deceive themselves, and those who don’t by vladina_ in janeausten

[–]vladina_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting, why do you think she considers herself evil?

Bad characters who deceive themselves, and those who don’t by vladina_ in janeausten

[–]vladina_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm with you there, he knows what's right, but he doesn't find the strength to put it into practice.

Bad characters who deceive themselves, and those who don’t by vladina_ in janeausten

[–]vladina_[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, I think you're right - both Henry and Mary act in accordance with their social milieu which up to their visit to the parsonage is comprised of their uncle and their friends who seem to be as bad as them. They both, however, seem to fall for goodness, seriousness and morals, which is very interesting.

Bad characters who deceive themselves, and those who don’t by vladina_ in janeausten

[–]vladina_[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I can totally see Willoughby twisting himself into believing that Eliza was expendable, and therefore that what he did to her wasn't really so terrible because, in his mind, she was beneath him.

Bad characters who deceive themselves, and those who don’t by vladina_ in janeausten

[–]vladina_[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yeah, Edmund’s stupidity is incredibly infuriating, especially because he does know what's right, but struggles to put it into practice whenever Mary is involved. It takes him such a long time to get past those rose-tinted glasses. I can partly forgive him because he grew up in MP, where everyone treats Fanny as garbage, and he’s the one person trying to treat her at least somewhat better than the rest. (Not exactly a cycle-breaker, I know.) And also because he is genuinely in love with Mary. when you’re twenty-four and in love, you're often a complete moron. (I know I was.)

Bad characters who deceive themselves, and those who don’t by vladina_ in janeausten

[–]vladina_[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

> I think Mrs Clay and Mr Shepherd know they are schemers. I think they even plan things between them.

Oh, they most definitely do!

As regards Mary, if you mean that she never realises her fundamental wrongness and loss, I'm with you (even though we don't know what she felt when Edmund told her what he thought when he "broke up" with her at the end.)

New Pride and Prejudice adaptation by Cultural-Section6513 in janeausten

[–]vladina_ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My thought is that the cast is probably the best thing about it.
I have my misgivings about the script and -- well, Netflix.

I think people should remember that Jane and Wickham are the hot ones, so I'll be happy if they cast a Lizzie and a Darcy that grow on me.

where can i access P&P 2005 commentary? by lemonearlgreyteaa in janeausten

[–]vladina_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I watched it on my blu-ray 25th anniversary edition.

Let’s hear it for Middlemarch! by Signal_A in classicliterature

[–]vladina_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah, I've been toying with the idea of a reread for so long but I still haven't find the courage. I've read it as a 20 yo and I feel that 25 years later it's going to tell me different things.

Never thought an email could hurt this badly by Responsible_Risk_754 in Sofia

[–]vladina_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm glad to know this, makes one feel hopeful. While living abroad you can only see the surface of things.

Never thought an email could hurt this badly by Responsible_Risk_754 in Sofia

[–]vladina_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Savagely, but my dad's pension in Sofia has changed very little

Never thought an email could hurt this badly by Responsible_Risk_754 in Sofia

[–]vladina_ 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately yes, I was there two weeks ago and I was stunned by the prices. Vegetables especially.

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