S05E08 Persuasion, Chapters 19 to 20

From Reading Jane Austen by Harriet and Ellen

October 7, 2025 · 56 min · Season 5 · Episode 8

About this episode

The episode discusses themes of communication and feelings in Jane Austen's 'Persuasion', focusing on chapters 19 to 20.

In this episode, we talk about private communications in public spaces, Wentworth’s possible feelings in the encounter at Mollands and in the Assembly Room, the question of whether Lady Russell was legitimately trying to identify a set of curtains, and Anne’s feelings towards Mr Elliot. The character we discuss is Elizabeth Elliot. In the historical section, Michael talks about the Bath Assembly Rooms, and for popular culture Harriet discusses the 2023 independent film Persuasion. Things we m...

People in this episode

Host: Harriet

Topics covered

private communications
public spaces
Wentworth's feelings
Lady Russell
Anne's feelings
Elizabeth Elliot
Bath Assembly Rooms
2023 independent film Persuasion

Keywords

Jane Austen
Persuasion
literature analysis
historical context
film discussion

Mentioned in this episode

Products: 2023 independent film Persuasion

Books & works: Persuasion