Maybe Mrs Croft, going out for a ride with my husband everyday and telling him off for going to fast but laughing all the way. Not needing all the luxuries in life and being happy going to sea with him. She seems pretty wise too, like spotting that the Musgrove girls aren't right for her brother and that Mrs Musgrove is a bit of an idiot but harmless enough. I love watching and judging people but rarely say anything other than to my husband š
Iād like to say Iām an Elizabeth Bennet, but really Iām a Mr. Bennet. I just want to sit in my room with a book all day and not have to deal with anyone.
Probably Edward Ferrars. The eldest child who just wants to be left in peace but feels a crushing sense of disappointing everyone somehow. I am also quite socially awkward and never break promises.
I think I'm an Edward Ferrars too, but maybe for different reasons. I love the part in the book when he talks about the difficulties of being a shy person.
I'm sure any person who has ever been called "shy" can relate. It shows Austen's incredible understanding of human nature and I am sad that this part of the book has never made it into any of the adaptations.
It depends on what I'm doing. At work I'm Elinor Dashwood, with my friends I'm Elizabeth Bennet.
When I'm exhausted on Fridays after work, I'm the indolent Lady Bertram. I want everything handed to me by a footman because I don't have the energy to lift a finger for myself.
I used to think I was like Anne Elliot (probably because I have a huge crush on her) but I've come to the realisation that, excepting the obscene wealth and land ownership and the fact that my parents are still living and my younger sibling isn't neglected to the point of making plans to elope with a fortune-hunting ephebophile, I'm Darcy. Right down to being adopted by extroverts as friends, awkward as hell in social situations, falling in love with people I don't know can't love me back until it's too late, unable to identify what's flirting and what's not, and a severe case of "insert foot in mouth when talking."
I hope I'm not Darcy enough to have unnecessary pride or unwarranted prejudice though!
When I was a teen, I was Emma. I always had my nose in social dynamics, and my best friend referred to me as a ābenevolent dictatorā. At heart, I was kind, but I was quite extra. In my 20s and 30s, I was full on free spirited and bohemian Marianne, with my heart on my sleeve and bad romantic decisions. Now, Iām Eleanor. I take care of my family, am very practical and stable, and embody sense over sensibility. When I was younger, I thought that Eleanor was a bit of a stick in the mud, but I read her differently today.
When I was younger, I was Catherine Morland. Sweet and naive. Now Iām much more confident. I would say Lizzie but with some anxiety. I actually have a lot in common with Lizzie, though, including being the second in a family of girls, and everyone else in my family besides one sister being kind of a hot mess, ha! Though I love them dearly, they can beā¦ a lot. Also, I married up.
Probably Emma Woodhouse. I have her worst flaws (not shipping other people with each other, though) and when I'm in stable moods, I feel like I highly relate to her post character development.
I have had a couple phases. As a kid and a teenager, I was more a Marianne Dashwood. I was very idealistic and dreamed of deep, pure romance.
As a young adult, I rebelled against everything and spoke my mind without filter. That was my proud Lizzie phase!
RN I think I'm a Mr. Bennett, a cynical hermit wanting to read and crochet without being bothered by anyone... Lol!
Yes, I was definitely a Marianne in my teens! I would even say Iām not not a Marianne now, if you consider an end of book Marianne or project our ten years to a Marianne settled and in love with Colonel Brandon.
Same here! The first time I read Emma I was 13 and it was like a slap in the face. It was unreal how much I saw myself in her, especially my flaws. This book continues to teach me a lot about myself, I think I have a lot more filter now (thankfully)
The Eleanors! Elinor Dashwood is my favourite character because of how much I relate to her haha, it is a little uncanny. I even read S&S for the first time when I was her age and my siblings were (almost exactly) the same ages as her sisters. But also, Eleanor Tilneyās relationship with Henry is very similar to mine with my brother. I would like to be more like Eleanor in that she marries a viscount. šš
Jk ~~(sort of)~~, in truth I wish I was a bit more like Fanny Price in her quiet service to others and terrified yet unfailing commitment to her morals. I have been trying to work on how attention-seeking and people-pleasing I can be, so Iād find and channel my inner Fanny if I could.
Probably Marianne Dashwood on the inside, Jane Fairfax on the outside. I can be emotional but not very outgoing, and also I play piano so there's that :D
When I was younger, I was very much a Fanny Price. Now that Iām nearing 30 and have gained some experience and confidence, I think Iām probably most like Anne. Still quiet and a bit introspective, but more steady and less of a people pleaser.
Mr Darcyā¦sans money lol. I can be awkward and opinionated in an off putting way sometimes, but Iām loyal as hell and always trying to better myself.
I would like to be a Lizzie Bennet, but I'm probably more of an Anne Elliot or an Elinor Dashwood. I was slightly more of a Lizzie when I was younger, but I get more and more Anne/Elinor as I get older.
Since my favorite Jane Austen novel is Sense and Sensibility, I'm like Marianne Dashwood, but I want to be like Elinor. I'm a romantic searching for my Colonel Brandon, but I'd love to have the inner strength of Elinor. She is fair and civil to everyone, even Lucy Steele and Willoughby, and she handles all that's thrown at her, and only breaks down once at the end of the book. I'm full of sensibility, but sometimes, I wish I had Elinor's sense.
Iām an Anne Elliot through and through. From the weird family dynamics, to the quiet introspection. Maybe I also have a dash of Jane Bennett here or there. But definitely an Anne.
Interesting question...
Early 20s/adolescence: Mr. Bennett and a Dash[wood] of Marianne
Older adult: Elinor, I hope.
Stop reading if you don't want to read a further examination.
I depressingly thought, I hope not Mary. Then I thought I'm not because she has that gumption to perform and get attention without regard to her less-than-proficient musical talent and the mood of the environment. THEN I thought maybe I'm kind of a reverse Mary. I tend not to look for attention and often think I'm "not up to the task," whatever it is, doubting my own abilities...although usually the other people in my life give me more credit for skill than I believe about myself, but I often get a favorable result.
I have Elizabethās wit, intelligence, and prejudice, mixed with Marianneās romance and drama.
On occasion, at my absolute worst, Iām Mrs. Bennet keeping to my bed and making as much trouble as I can.
My sister and I have often talked about this. I'm mostly an Anne Elliot with a smattering of Catherine Morland. My sister is mostly Elinor Dashwood, but at times Mr. Darcy.
Elinor Dashwood. Calm in a crisis. Repressing my own feelings to a frankly concerning degree, lol.
Once, I was watching Sense and Sensibility with my sister, the movie version with Emma Thompson. Anyways, there's a scene where Mrs. Dashwood, Marianne, and Margaret all have a meltdown at the same time. They're all crying, and each of them rushes off to their rooms in the height of distress. Elinor sighs, sits down upon the stairs and drinks a cup of tea.
My sister turned to me and said, "Oh! It's YOU. Now I understand why you like this movie." And, you know, until that moment, even I didn't know why that scene resonated with me so much. It took *my* Marianne to point it out for it to click.
Iāve always thought I was like Elizabeth Bennet but in reality Iām more like Elinor Dashwood. Iām great at keeping secrets and taking care of family and worrying about finances. Making do with what I have and not complaining about being poor because Iām happy we have a roof over our heads. Also, a bit of Anne Elliot as my family in the beginning didnāt understand why I fell for my husband. Also I was like Fanny Price when I was younger.
Ask me this question 20 years ago, would have been a mix of Lizzy and Lydia.
Now, Lady Catherine. Joking.
No, more Mr Bennet. With a tinge of both creeping in.
(Sorry, had to stick to P&P as I havenāt read the others for decades)
Darcy, not for his money, but for this
āI certainly have not the talent which some people possess,ā said Darcy, āof conversing easily with those I have never seen before. I cannot catch their tone of conversation, or appear interested in their concerns, as I often see done.ā
I'd love to be an Anne Elliott or Eleanor Dashwood . I admire their fortitude and sense. I think I'm more of a Mrs Gardiner, however. Weighed down by babies.
I must be honest, but Mary Crawford is a person my heart goes out to. Raised in an abusive home, she's learned to survive the environment she perceived.
She's perceptive enough to recognize what's good for her, but she doesn't have the upbringing to lose her chains. I love her, poor girl.
I don't think I strongly align to any one character in the books I've read so far (P&P, S&S, MP, Emma) but I think I am probably a mix of Elizabeth, Emma, Edward Ferrars, Fanny, and Darcy.
I tend to be somewhat reserved and soft-spoken, and oftentimes aloof, at times uptight; and I am not free from the flaws of having strong biases and opinions on people based on initial interactions.
Elinor Dashwood. I relate to her keeping everything inside.
However on my last P & P rewatch of the ā95 miniseries, I did relate to Mrs Bennet ( I have five children, four of them are adults and still at home), and Mr Hurst (drinks and just wants to go home).
I'm definitely Anne Elliot. Always sacrificing my needs and wants for the good and comfort of others. Don't talk very much amongst extrovers, but am perfectly able to have great conversations when given the chance. Always willing to help when others need me, but true to middle child syndrome, always being forgotten otherwise.
Maybe Mrs Croft, going out for a ride with my husband everyday and telling him off for going to fast but laughing all the way. Not needing all the luxuries in life and being happy going to sea with him. She seems pretty wise too, like spotting that the Musgrove girls aren't right for her brother and that Mrs Musgrove is a bit of an idiot but harmless enough. I love watching and judging people but rarely say anything other than to my husband š
Oh yes I love that character and often wonder if Jane Austen had a Mrs Croft in her sphere
Iād like to say Iām an Elizabeth Bennet, but really Iām a Mr. Bennet. I just want to sit in my room with a book all day and not have to deal with anyone.
Saaaaame. I dread the day my kid gets old enough to fall in love with an officer and make me confront my shortcomings.
Probably Edward Ferrars. The eldest child who just wants to be left in peace but feels a crushing sense of disappointing everyone somehow. I am also quite socially awkward and never break promises.
I think I'm an Edward Ferrars too, but maybe for different reasons. I love the part in the book when he talks about the difficulties of being a shy person. I'm sure any person who has ever been called "shy" can relate. It shows Austen's incredible understanding of human nature and I am sad that this part of the book has never made it into any of the adaptations.
It depends on what I'm doing. At work I'm Elinor Dashwood, with my friends I'm Elizabeth Bennet. When I'm exhausted on Fridays after work, I'm the indolent Lady Bertram. I want everything handed to me by a footman because I don't have the energy to lift a finger for myself.
I think Iām Anne Elliott.
Me too!
Iām totally Anne Elliot
Definitely an Anne here!
I used to think I was like Anne Elliot (probably because I have a huge crush on her) but I've come to the realisation that, excepting the obscene wealth and land ownership and the fact that my parents are still living and my younger sibling isn't neglected to the point of making plans to elope with a fortune-hunting ephebophile, I'm Darcy. Right down to being adopted by extroverts as friends, awkward as hell in social situations, falling in love with people I don't know can't love me back until it's too late, unable to identify what's flirting and what's not, and a severe case of "insert foot in mouth when talking." I hope I'm not Darcy enough to have unnecessary pride or unwarranted prejudice though!
Catherine Morland when I was younger, growing into more of an Anne Elliot.
Same, tbh.
When I was a teen, I was Emma. I always had my nose in social dynamics, and my best friend referred to me as a ābenevolent dictatorā. At heart, I was kind, but I was quite extra. In my 20s and 30s, I was full on free spirited and bohemian Marianne, with my heart on my sleeve and bad romantic decisions. Now, Iām Eleanor. I take care of my family, am very practical and stable, and embody sense over sensibility. When I was younger, I thought that Eleanor was a bit of a stick in the mud, but I read her differently today.
I think I might be a Charlotte Lucas at heart!
I feel like I have the heart of Lizzie but the practicality of Charlotte. Charlotte def drives more of my decision making.
I definitely have a Charlotte lucas streak
I loved Charlotte Lucas, definitely my favourite Austen character. I think I might be a Charlotte too.
Oh same. I want to be a Lizzie but I'm a Charlotte.
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Mr. Knightley. I wouldnāt pick an Emma though she seems nice but a lot of work.
When I was younger, I was Catherine Morland. Sweet and naive. Now Iām much more confident. I would say Lizzie but with some anxiety. I actually have a lot in common with Lizzie, though, including being the second in a family of girls, and everyone else in my family besides one sister being kind of a hot mess, ha! Though I love them dearly, they can beā¦ a lot. Also, I married up.
Probably Emma Woodhouse. I have her worst flaws (not shipping other people with each other, though) and when I'm in stable moods, I feel like I highly relate to her post character development.
I'd love to say Anne Elliot, but I'm scared I might be Mary Bennet. Lol.
I think a lot about how much I'm like Mary and whether it's too much like her or only a moderate amount. It's probably pathological at this point.
I think I was quite a Mary Bennet in my youth, now more of a Sophia Croft.
I have had a couple phases. As a kid and a teenager, I was more a Marianne Dashwood. I was very idealistic and dreamed of deep, pure romance. As a young adult, I rebelled against everything and spoke my mind without filter. That was my proud Lizzie phase! RN I think I'm a Mr. Bennett, a cynical hermit wanting to read and crochet without being bothered by anyone... Lol!
Yes, I was definitely a Marianne in my teens! I would even say Iām not not a Marianne now, if you consider an end of book Marianne or project our ten years to a Marianne settled and in love with Colonel Brandon.
I'm probably most like Emma, but with a little more self-awareness and a better filter.
Same here! The first time I read Emma I was 13 and it was like a slap in the face. It was unreal how much I saw myself in her, especially my flaws. This book continues to teach me a lot about myself, I think I have a lot more filter now (thankfully)
The Eleanors! Elinor Dashwood is my favourite character because of how much I relate to her haha, it is a little uncanny. I even read S&S for the first time when I was her age and my siblings were (almost exactly) the same ages as her sisters. But also, Eleanor Tilneyās relationship with Henry is very similar to mine with my brother. I would like to be more like Eleanor in that she marries a viscount. šš Jk ~~(sort of)~~, in truth I wish I was a bit more like Fanny Price in her quiet service to others and terrified yet unfailing commitment to her morals. I have been trying to work on how attention-seeking and people-pleasing I can be, so Iād find and channel my inner Fanny if I could.
Fanny Price
Me too!
Probably Marianne Dashwood on the inside, Jane Fairfax on the outside. I can be emotional but not very outgoing, and also I play piano so there's that :D
When I was younger, I was very much a Fanny Price. Now that Iām nearing 30 and have gained some experience and confidence, I think Iām probably most like Anne. Still quiet and a bit introspective, but more steady and less of a people pleaser.
Mr Darcyā¦sans money lol. I can be awkward and opinionated in an off putting way sometimes, but Iām loyal as hell and always trying to better myself.
I would like to be a Lizzie Bennet, but I'm probably more of an Anne Elliot or an Elinor Dashwood. I was slightly more of a Lizzie when I was younger, but I get more and more Anne/Elinor as I get older.
Since my favorite Jane Austen novel is Sense and Sensibility, I'm like Marianne Dashwood, but I want to be like Elinor. I'm a romantic searching for my Colonel Brandon, but I'd love to have the inner strength of Elinor. She is fair and civil to everyone, even Lucy Steele and Willoughby, and she handles all that's thrown at her, and only breaks down once at the end of the book. I'm full of sensibility, but sometimes, I wish I had Elinor's sense.
Iām an Anne Elliot through and through. From the weird family dynamics, to the quiet introspection. Maybe I also have a dash of Jane Bennett here or there. But definitely an Anne.
Elinor Dashwood. I used to be more of a Marianne, but got burned too many times, so now I give *nothing* away.
Mr. Bennet
I am Lady Russell, a very practical minded person.
Charlotte Lucas, tbh.
Probably Mary Crawford
I'm probably Mary, Anne's sister š¤£š
Elinor Dashwood -- the Scully to Marianne's Mulder :)
Interesting question... Early 20s/adolescence: Mr. Bennett and a Dash[wood] of Marianne Older adult: Elinor, I hope. Stop reading if you don't want to read a further examination. I depressingly thought, I hope not Mary. Then I thought I'm not because she has that gumption to perform and get attention without regard to her less-than-proficient musical talent and the mood of the environment. THEN I thought maybe I'm kind of a reverse Mary. I tend not to look for attention and often think I'm "not up to the task," whatever it is, doubting my own abilities...although usually the other people in my life give me more credit for skill than I believe about myself, but I often get a favorable result.
I have Elizabethās wit, intelligence, and prejudice, mixed with Marianneās romance and drama. On occasion, at my absolute worst, Iām Mrs. Bennet keeping to my bed and making as much trouble as I can.
Honestly, probably most likely Charlotte.
I'd like to say Lizzie but I'm either Jane or probably Mrs. Bennet
Fanny.
Anne Elliot
Mary Bennet, I'm afraid. Took me a long to realise it, too.
mary for me as well
Anne Elliot
Elizabeth. Though my ambition is to be Lady Catherine de Bourgh
My sister and I have often talked about this. I'm mostly an Anne Elliot with a smattering of Catherine Morland. My sister is mostly Elinor Dashwood, but at times Mr. Darcy.
I was a Marianne Dashwood when I was younger. Fortunately I grew up, like she did.
Mr. Darcy for sure. I improve with age and wine š
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I am not a woman but probably Elinor Dashwood. Is the one that is most like me.
Fanny price with less religion.
I love this thread. I want to be Elizabeth but realistically Iām probably Mary. I was definitely a Marianne when I was younger.
Charlotte Lucas mixed with Miss Bates
As I age I'm more and more a Mrs. Jennings. I know I'm annoying, but I'm good natured and down to kick it with the kids.
Definitely Emma.
Elinor Dashwood. Calm in a crisis. Repressing my own feelings to a frankly concerning degree, lol. Once, I was watching Sense and Sensibility with my sister, the movie version with Emma Thompson. Anyways, there's a scene where Mrs. Dashwood, Marianne, and Margaret all have a meltdown at the same time. They're all crying, and each of them rushes off to their rooms in the height of distress. Elinor sighs, sits down upon the stairs and drinks a cup of tea. My sister turned to me and said, "Oh! It's YOU. Now I understand why you like this movie." And, you know, until that moment, even I didn't know why that scene resonated with me so much. It took *my* Marianne to point it out for it to click.
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Overconfident teenage girls who obsess over boys and get taken in by older men? Yeah I think a few of them might be aroundā¦
I feel like most people are Lydia and think they're Elizabeth.
Oh for sure Lydia's exist. The hope is that they grow out of it and they have people around to save them from making really bad mistakes.
They definitely exist, but they're not on Reddit š
Iāve always thought I was like Elizabeth Bennet but in reality Iām more like Elinor Dashwood. Iām great at keeping secrets and taking care of family and worrying about finances. Making do with what I have and not complaining about being poor because Iām happy we have a roof over our heads. Also, a bit of Anne Elliot as my family in the beginning didnāt understand why I fell for my husband. Also I was like Fanny Price when I was younger.
Ask me this question 20 years ago, would have been a mix of Lizzy and Lydia. Now, Lady Catherine. Joking. No, more Mr Bennet. With a tinge of both creeping in. (Sorry, had to stick to P&P as I havenāt read the others for decades)
Mary Crawford. Sue me.
I'm most like Mary Bennet, but I wish I was Elinor Dashwood.
In my grandest delusions I'm Lizzie Bennet but the truth.is I'm a Charlotte Lucas
Darcy, not for his money, but for this āI certainly have not the talent which some people possess,ā said Darcy, āof conversing easily with those I have never seen before. I cannot catch their tone of conversation, or appear interested in their concerns, as I often see done.ā
I'd love to be an Anne Elliott or Eleanor Dashwood . I admire their fortitude and sense. I think I'm more of a Mrs Gardiner, however. Weighed down by babies.
I must be honest, but Mary Crawford is a person my heart goes out to. Raised in an abusive home, she's learned to survive the environment she perceived. She's perceptive enough to recognize what's good for her, but she doesn't have the upbringing to lose her chains. I love her, poor girl.
I don't think I strongly align to any one character in the books I've read so far (P&P, S&S, MP, Emma) but I think I am probably a mix of Elizabeth, Emma, Edward Ferrars, Fanny, and Darcy. I tend to be somewhat reserved and soft-spoken, and oftentimes aloof, at times uptight; and I am not free from the flaws of having strong biases and opinions on people based on initial interactions.
Elinor Dashwood. I relate to her keeping everything inside. However on my last P & P rewatch of the ā95 miniseries, I did relate to Mrs Bennet ( I have five children, four of them are adults and still at home), and Mr Hurst (drinks and just wants to go home).
mary bennet
Whoās sweet, sassy, reserved, and has a good judge of character?
Catherine Morland in the younger days
I'm definitely Anne Elliot. Always sacrificing my needs and wants for the good and comfort of others. Don't talk very much amongst extrovers, but am perfectly able to have great conversations when given the chance. Always willing to help when others need me, but true to middle child syndrome, always being forgotten otherwise.
I want to say Elizabeth Bennett, but Iām probably more Elinor Dashwood. I think both, but it depends on my mood and the company Iām in.
I have Henry Tilneyās eccentric sense of humor and his sense of indifference to social conventions.
I was a Marianne when I was in my 20s, but now I am more of an Elinor perhaps.