I still remember that early in the morning, Jane saw the fat Mr.Bridges at his brother's house at a glance. The middle-aged Jane was a little busy, and Mr.Bridges came in and saw Jane who was writing calmly; They chatted in front of their picturesque home, still having a good sense of humor, just like many years ago; on the eve of the evening dance, the middle-aged Jane pondered in front of the mirror with her dress in her arms. . . . . . These small details lightly convey Jane's deep and complex heart. Mr. Bridges, not the perfect Mr. Darcy, not the silently dedicated Colonel Brandon, not the kind and affectionate Henry, but it seemed that she matched her, and the time they spent together was so wonderful and unforgettable. Perhaps for Jane, seeing Mr. Bridges again, she felt not only unspeakable memories and nostalgia, but also familiar but long gone happiness and ease. However, she did not marry him. And, she didn't regret it, or rather, she didn't completely regret it.
The plot of the film develops with the writing of Persuasion, and it seems that Anne in Persuasion reflects Jane's own shadow. Anne regrets it. If her young lover doesn't reappear by chance, Anne may regret it for the rest of her life. But the real Jane will not regret forever, not even wholeheartedly, because the other half of her life achievements is the gift of life she regrets giving up, although she will not wholeheartedly thank life for this gift. The bitterness for her. "Persuasion" is just a part of Jane's heart. I remember someone said that persuasion is the closest thing to love in Jane Austen's works. After entering middle age, she gradually realized that life is more romantic and affectionate than she originally imagined. If she can survive and continue writing, persuasion will be a turning point in her writing style, and her later work will be completely different from the first five novels.
So, what kind of mood did Jane have at that time? Sadness, needless to say; a little subconscious regret; reminiscence and nostalgia for the bits and pieces of the past life - seeing Mr. Bridges again; Great happiness inside.
Why isn't Jane married? She once told Fanny that no one had ever been perfect enough for her to give up her right to flirt with others; she also told Cassandra that she chose freedom. For Jane, this is the real reason. Maybe whenever she wants to make a decision, a voice in her heart will persuade her to choose a certain direction. In the end, this voice, whether it is a blessing or a curse, made Jane Austen. People's hearts are always complex, and their inclinations towards various choices are not purely single, but sometimes real life is so decisive, either one or the other.
After watching it many times, it is completely understandable why Jane did not marry Mr. Bridges.
But, if it were me, maybe I would have married Mr.Bridges when I was young, that is, when Mr.Bridges mentioned "later when I did ask".
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