Jane Austen's Heroes and Heroines
Jane Austen's Heroes and Heroines
You have the quote, but who is it describing? Can you identify the hero or heroine from the description Jane gave them?
You have the quote, but who is it describing? Can you identify the hero or heroine from the description Jane gave them?
"Though there might not be much in her first appearance to captivate, there was, at least, nothing to disgust her relations."
"His manner might sometimes surprise, but his meaning must always be just."
"She had an excellent heart; - her disposition was affectionate, and her feelings were strong."
"He was not handsome, and his manners required intimacy to make them pleasing."
"She had a thin awkward figure, a sallow skin without colour, dark lank hair, and strong features"
"Strong good sense and uprightness of mind."
"An elegance of mind and sweetness of character, which must have placed her high with any people of real understanding"
"Fine, tall person, handsome features, noble mien"
"Easy and unaffected."
"A sensible man about seven or eight-and-thirty"