More suitable for modern viewing habits, but the adaptation is not the most perfect

Shakira 2022-10-22 04:55:48

The male protagonist is very handsome, satisfying my little regret in the 1971 edition of "Persuasion". An adaptation of the 2007 edition is more suited to modern viewing habits.

Colonel Wentworth was at the dinner table, and his remarks about looking for a woman between 15 and 30 years old, so frankly in front of many women, would be very rude, and it would appear that Colonel Wentworth was very narrow, but , I can accept it considering that this arrangement has aggravated the tragic atmosphere of An's wrong decision because of others' persuasion. I can also accept that the discussion between Ann and Colonel Javier about the attitudes of men and women towards feelings is transplanted into Ann and Benwick and Colonel Wentworth's confession of his feelings towards Ann to Colonel Javier by the sea.

But I can't accept it. The second half of the adaptation is really a bit overwhelming. First, Colonel Wentworth left at the concert. In the original book, after seeing Ann's more intimate conversation with his cousin, Colonel Wentworth mistakenly thought that he had been abandoned by Ann again. , the current adaptation, the colonel just saw that Ann had a few words with his cousin at the unanimous request of his father and sister, and left immediately, this really makes me sad for Colonel Wentworth, how can you become a What about Mr. Gentleman? !

Second, Colonel Wentworth's visit at 11 o'clock. Colonel Wentworth stated that it was rumored that Sir Eliot intended to marry Eliot's cousin Ann, and therefore, General Croft would not renew his contract. In this regard, Ann clearly said that everything is wrong! Big mistake! This obviously means that Ann has no intention of marrying her cousin at all, but why can't our Colonel Wentworth read such an obvious mind? Did you go back and write that letter? Claiming that he couldn't bear it, and that his soul was torn apart by Ann, is so unreasonable!

Third, the lovely letter that made Ann and Colonel Wentworth come together again was actually delivered to Ann by Colonel Javier, in the original book. Colonel Wentworth's lovely, flustered and sincere look, there is no way to show it, which has to be said to be a great regret!

Fourth, our Ann has actually become a long-distance runner, my God, running all the way, is it to declare that he wants to recover the lost love?

In addition, facing Sir Eliot, who was dressed in extravagant fashion, his second lady was dressed like a desolate governess. Ann is a sensible girl, but that doesn't mean she's a rambunctious woman. If I had read this version at first, I would have mistakenly thought that Ann was the adopted or adopted child of Sir Eliot, otherwise, how could such a discriminatory treatment be explained? !

Still, I liked the scene where Colonel Wentworth brought Ann home, blindfolded, and danced on the lawn. :)

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Persuasion quotes

  • Captain Wentworth: I imagined myself indifferent to her but I was only angry and resentful. Too late... too late I began to understand myself and her. Never have I met her equal in good sense or sweetness of character. She's perfection itself. I've never loved any but her.

    Captain Harville: We are talking now of Anne Elliot?

    Captain Wentworth: Of course! Who else?

  • [first lines]

    [Anne has been upset and flustered as she hurries through Kellynch Hall, marking an inventory of items throughout the mansion. She spies Lady Russell's carriage approaching and goes outside to meet her. They talk while returning inside]

    Anne Elliot: My dear Russell!

    Lady Russell: My dear Anne. You look quite done for. I came back as soon as I received your letter. I had no idea the position was so worse.

    Anne Elliot: Unfortunately, a person who has contracted debts must pay them, even if he is a gentleman.

    Lady Russell: Was there no possibility of retrenchment?

    Anne Elliot: Unfortunately, Father and Elizabeth could find no means of lessening their expenses without compromising their dignity, or relinquishing their comforts in a manner simply not to be borne. But I have, at last, persuaded Father to let out the house. And if I can insure that we live within our means, somewhat less extravagant, then, in only a few years, we may be solvent again.

    Lady Russell: A few years!

    Anne Elliot: In any event, it is better than selling. At least, one day, I may hope to return.

    Lady Russell: And where are you to go in the meantime? Is it decided?

    Anne Elliot: [smiling ruefully] All my hopes were for a small house nearby, but Father and Elizabeth have settled upon Bath.