Persuadable examines Jane Austen's Persuasion from the
point of view of Mrs. Clay and Mr. Elliot. Penelope Clay and Will Elliot--the novel's romantic couple--are the
ultimate observers, delivering trenchant commentary on Anne Elliot,
Captain Wentworth, Sir Walter, Miss Elizabeth Elliot, and Lady Russell,
amongst others.Chapter 1: Why Mrs. Clay?
Chapter 2: Why Mr. Elliot?
Chapter 3: The Awful Elliots
Chapter 4: Rank in Persuasion
Chapter 5: Bath in Persuasion
Chapter 6: The Fall at Lyme
Chapter 7: Vanity in Persuasion
Chapter 8: 19th Century Portrait Painters
Chapter 9: The Uppercrust in Persuasion
Chapter 10: Elizabeth Elliot
Chapter 11: 19th Century Novels
Chapter 12: Mrs. Smith
Chapter 13: Pragamatic Romantic Heroes vs Brooding Romantic Heroes
Chapter 14: Sense & Sensibility
Chapter 15: Captain Wentworth's Letter
Chapter 16: Lady Russell
Chapter 17: Sir Walter as Lothario
Chapter 18: Do Mrs. Clay and Mr. Elliot Marry?
Chapter 19: Entail Smentail
