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Captain Wentworth is the prototype of the "new gentleman." Maintaining the good manners, consideration, and sensitivity of the older type, Wentworth adds the qualities of gallantry, independence, and bravery that come with being a well-respected Naval officer. He has made his own fortune through hard work and good sense, in direct contrast to ...
- Anne Elliot
Anne Elliot, the protagonist of Persuasion, is, like most...
- Sir Walter Elliot
This is a grave character flaw, which Anne does not easily...
- Anne Elliot
What Makes the Self-Made Man. When Anne originally meets Captain Wentworth, he’s like a computer geek in 1975: he’s convinced he’s got big things ahead, but doesn’t have much to show so far. Captain Wentworth had no fortune. He had been lucky in his profession; but spending freely, what had come freely, had realized nothing.
Captain Wentworth had not forgiven Anne Elliot. She had used him ill; deserted and disappointed him; and worse, she had shewn a feebleness of character in doing so, which his own decided, confident temper could not endure. She had given him up to oblige others. It had been the effect of over-persuasion.
Captain (Royal Navy) in the Royal Navy, veteran of the Napoleonic Wars. Family. 1 brother (a pastor) 1 sister (wife of Admiral Croft) Captain Frederick Wentworth is a fictional character in the 1817 novel Persuasion written by Jane Austen. He is the prototype of the new gentleman in the 19th century: a self-made man who makes his fortune by ...
Summary: Chapter 7. Captain Wentworth arrives at Kellynch to visit his sister, Mrs. Croft. Mr. Musgrove goes to call on him and decides he likes the Captain very much. He invites Captain Wentworth to the Great House at Uppercross, and Mary and Anne are invited to join them in the visit. Anne is quite nervous at the prospect of seeing Captain ...
Captain Frederick Wentworth is the male love interest in Persuasion. Captain Wentworth is the younger brother of Edward Wentworth, the former curate of Monkford. Both of his parents are dead[2]. He has one sister, Mrs. Croft, who is married to Admiral Croft[3]. Although he was originally not wealthy at all, he had made no less than £20,000 while abroad, making him a very desirable marriage ...
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Analysis: Chapters 19 & 20. In these chapters, misunderstanding and bad timing thwart the relationship between Anne and Captain Wentworth. Although both seek to ascertain the feelings and affections of the other, they are confused by the appearance of a third party, Mr. Elliot, who has his own personal motives.
