Amy Smith shares lessons from Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, and Persuasion, and concludes:
Single women worldwide long to find a Darcy or Knightley of their very
own. Why else are there so many movie and TV versions as well as
literary spin-offs and retellings of these classic stories? Besides, how
often do we see knights in shining armor in the world today? Very
little. That’s why we cannot help but cheer when Edward tells Elinor he
still cares for her in Sense and Sensibility, when Emma
realizes that Mr. Knightley feels the same love for her that she feels
for him, and Lizzy and Mr. Darcy overcome their pride and prejudice to
love one another.
Jane Austen gives us hope that our own story will achieve the happily
ever after that’s meant for us. Austen does what she always does:
Everything works out for the right couples in the end. Hooray for happy
endings.
Read more: http://www.ncregister.com/site/article/jane-austen-timeless-love-lessons/#ixzz2M3y4uT2P
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