About this episode

The episode discusses Chapter 2 of Persuasion, focusing on the Elliots' financial struggles and featuring insights from Dr. Hannah McGregor and Dr. Alexander Wakelam.

In Chapter 2 of Persuasion the Elliots and their close friends try to strategize about the family's pressing debt. This week we're joined by one of our closest friends (and our former co-host), Dr. Hannah McGregor, to dissect the chapter. Dr. Alexander Wakelam also returns at the end of the episode to teach us more about debt in the early 19th century. If you want to be part of the conversation, you can still join us for our weekly class which will follow each episode of the podcast! --- Hot and Bothered is a Not Sorry Production Find us at our website | Follow us on Instagram Don't spend your daughter's dowry, but if you can spare $5/month, we'd love to have your support on Patreon ! On Patreon we have more great Austen content including a weekly bonus conversation between Vanessa and Stephanie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Vanessa, Stephanie

Guests: Dr. Hannah McGregor, Dr. Alexander Wakelam

Topics covered

• debt
• 19th century
• literature
• Austen
• family dynamics

Keywords

• Persuasion
• debt
• 19th century
• Austen
• Elliots
• literature
• financial struggles

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Not Sorry Productions

Books & works: Persuasion

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