Persuasion by Jane Austen is a novel set in the early 19th century, centering on Anne Elliot, the quiet and perceptive daughter of the vain baronet Sir Walter Elliot. The story explores themes of love, regret, and social pressures, particularly through Anne¡¯s past romance with Captain Frederick Wentworth, a naval officer without wealth or rank whom her family opposed. At the beginning of the novel, Sir Walter is shown as someone absorbed in his status and appearance as a baronet, ignoring the serious financial troubles facing his estate, Kellynch Hall. Through this, the complex dynamics within the Elliot family gradually unfold, highlighting Anne¡¯s delicate position as she is overshadowed by her socially ambitious sisters and neglected by her father. Anne is torn between her sense of duty to her family and her desire to be seen and valued for who she truly is, foreshadowing the emotional conflicts she will face when she encounters Wentworth again. Thus begins Anne¡¯s journey of self-discovery amid the entanglements of family, friendship, and social standing.
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
CHAPTER V.
CHAPTER VI.
CHAPTER VII.
CHAPTER VIII.
CHAPTER IX.
CHAPTER X.
CHAPTER XI.
CHAPTER XII.
CHAPTER XIII.
CHAPTER XIV.
CHAPTER XV.
CHAPTER XVI.
CHAPTER XVII.
CHAPTER XVIII.
CHAPTER XIX.
CHAPTER XX.
CHAPTER XXI.
CHAPTER XXII.
CHAPTER XXIII.
CHAPTER XXIV.