Apparently Lizzie's scandalous new brother-in-law is starting over at the bottom of the Redcoat pecking order: an ensign is the lowest officer rank in British army.
Ahh bliss, your voice, your wonderful laughter and the 'noises of you taping your phone back up', have made me grin, laugh and giggle.. Thank you again and again Jennifer, for brightening all our days.. *sighs* Best wishes from Wales UK
TY for the laugh, I love it! Much needed, thank you ☺️ Hate when things don’t cooperate 🥴 I agree with your assessment of Mr. Bennet. Jane Austen has such a wonderful way of creating characters. It’s almost like Lizzy was seeing both her father and Mr. Darcy in new lights at the same time. Two men she was closest to. Both characters are written in such a way that they are endearing but flawed at the same time. Mr. Bennet is more endearing early in the novel and Mr. Darcy is flawed. By the end, you see Mr. Bennets flaws and Mr. Darcy’s endearing qualities. Masterful 💗
Jennifer, Just put on a Regency gown , a spencer and a bonnet, no make up, and that will do the trick, you're Lizzy again! It's amazing, 25 years later! Your liveliness, generous laugh and easy manners give joy to and endear the readers. Greetings from France!
(Sorry,, this turned out longer than I intended! 🙃) Precisely why we’re so drawn to Jane Austen, I think. Her characters are so authentic and well-portrayed. She paints their humanity so perfectly. When you look at them “in a prudential light” (😊), considering the time they’re supposed to be living and the constraints of society, etc., it’s easy to suspend reality - which is what makes good fiction anyway, isn’t it? - imagine their situation and understand their flaws. Yes, full of cringe moments and regretful actions but incredibly HUMAN... just translate things to today and we all have examples. Mr. Bennett is certainly a great character. It’s a little sad, but also very essential to her own development as a character, that Elizabeth comes to understand his faults as a father/person. I think you’re right, that until she could acknowledge and accept his imperfections she wouldn’t move past that depth of (understanding) love. I think she had to get to the point, as we all do, of accepting that no one, even the father whom she idolized, could be everything. We must accept the ones we love for what they CAN be, and be grateful for it without expecting more. No one can be everything but everyone is something. Appreciate what they ARE. Understanding this, especially in our idols/role models, is a huge step in our growth as a person. Thank you for taking the time to do this. I’ve looked forward to it each day. Stay well 💜
Such a lovely point, I sometimes thought we can’t be “adult” until we realise our parents are just ‘some people’ like any others and it is only through our eyes that they are such important figures. Sometimes I think ego thrives on admiration from innocence and ignorance which can keep encouraging bad habits.
Triss X This is a poignant observation, I think. We want so much to grow up but also to hold on to innocence - even when we don’t realize that innocence IS what we want. We don’t want to know and accept the failures of our mentors or those we admire. But maturing is nothing if not learning to CHOOSE to see someone’s strengths - even if their failures are much more apparent. We must live in the world as it is, not as we would like it to be. Do our best to be better - yes, encourage positive change - yes, but acknowledge that people are imperfect. Show compassion and unconditional love, even as we make our own mistakes and require the same in return.
Thank you :-) and greetings from Washington State in the US. Your calm reading and laughter, along with the occasional appearance of your pets, have been helping. A bright spot to my day!
Thank you! I’ve probably read this book 30++ times and also listened to the audiobooks several times when traveling. I’m embarrassed to admit I’ve probably watched you and Colin Firth in the P&P series (80+) times. It is absolute perfection to me. Stay well and I’ll be listening to you in my car now.🌝
Same here 😆 Well, I don’t think I’ve watched it that many times, but I will say I’ve lost count. It’s perfection to me, too. Perfectly cast and acted. Beautiful!
Don't be embarrassed. You're not the only one that can claim those numbers. I read P&P + S&S every January, watch them several times a year. Listening to them is new, but what a treat! I will definitely be listening again and again now.
I look forward to each new chapter, but now, as the end of the book nears, I also feel a little sadness because I know it will soon be over. I enjoy more than your reading; I enjoy your laughter, your pets, your voice. You always make me smile.
Interesting theory about Lizzie. I think she begins to abandon her father's cynicism (and the constant piss-taking that results from it) after the first proposal and the letter because she's forced to realize that it can be just as self-deceptive as Jane's overoptimism. She seems at least intrigued by Mr. Darcy almost from the beginning, and she discounts a whack of circumstantial evidence that he doesn't dislike her at all as she wants to believe he does. When her eyes are opened, she's at the top of the slippery slope, but I think she learns to love Darcy more than falls for him.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for your time. Your readings bring us so much joy. You are great! Mr Bennet is a fantastic character, his negligence hurt his younger daughters but saved Lizzie from a marriage to Collins, something that not all parents might have done at the time.
I have such an impulse to get you a phone cradle for your car and a external battery pack... but you’ve survived so far into the book without it so far! Thank you so much for this - it is so nice to listen to and get lost in the story in these strange days.
That is an extremely intriguing thought from Jennifer, that Elizabeth will not be able to fall in love with anyone until she is able to see the character flaws in her father. It strikes me as an accurate assessment even though I cannot trace the logic. It has only just occurred to me how much Austen's novel is driven by changes in perception, perhaps even more than development of characters. Off hand, I can't think of anyone in the story who changes their spots. They are each essentially the same person from beginning to end, except maybe Darcy who strives to become more amenable to others.
And the fact that she had these feelings and came to the realization of what kind of man he truly was BEFORE she knew of his stepping in in the middle of the Lydia/Wickham situation just shows that the feelings she had developed for him weren’t because he helped her family. That fact just added to her affection for him.
I watched / listened to this when it was originally posted and here I am again relistening I must say I get to giggling right along with Her when technical difficulties happen I love that she laughs till she snorts alittle....she could totally be a part of my family 😻😸
Thanks for reading and making us giggle. A whole ( and super interesting) conversation could be had about the character of Mr Bennett. Ps would you like to discover fan fiction by reading Longbourne? P and P written from the perspective of the servants.
Have been listening to your fantastic reading for the third time. Thank you so much for making the second lockdown bearable. And ALL THE BEST FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY, dear Jennifer! With love from Slovenia🎅
If it's not Violet, it's sticky tape!! Keep going Jennifer, this is keeping me entertained!!😂
Apparently Lizzie's scandalous new brother-in-law is starting over at the bottom of the Redcoat pecking order: an ensign is the lowest officer rank in British army.
Ahh bliss, your voice, your wonderful laughter and the 'noises of you taping your phone back up', have made me grin, laugh and giggle.. Thank you again and again Jennifer, for brightening all our days.. *sighs*
Best wishes from Wales UK
All this episode lacked was Violet trying to eat the car.
I have to say it: you have a great laugh! Thanks for your time and reading!
Valou0602 Agree ☺️ It’s so genuine.
I love it when she's so tickled she snorts! Adds another layer of merriment!!!😂🤣😂
TY for the laugh, I love it! Much needed, thank you ☺️ Hate when things don’t cooperate 🥴
I agree with your assessment of Mr. Bennet. Jane Austen has such a wonderful way of creating characters. It’s almost like Lizzy was seeing both her father and Mr. Darcy in new lights at the same time. Two men she was closest to. Both characters are written in such a way that they are endearing but flawed at the same time. Mr. Bennet is more endearing early in the novel and Mr. Darcy is flawed. By the end, you see Mr. Bennets flaws and Mr. Darcy’s endearing qualities. Masterful 💗
My favorite part is the tape incident...she just laughs it off.
And her cute laugh and accompanying snort. 😂😂
Jennifer, Just put on a Regency gown , a spencer and a bonnet, no make up, and that will do the trick, you're Lizzy again! It's amazing, 25 years later! Your liveliness, generous laugh and easy manners give joy to and endear the readers. Greetings from France!
i realize I am kinda randomly asking but does anybody know of a good place to watch newly released series online ?
@Christopher Vincenzo I would suggest flixzone. Just google for it :)
@Dawson Crosby definitely, have been watching on flixzone for years myself =)
@Dawson Crosby thanks, I signed up and it seems like a nice service :) I appreciate it!
@Christopher Vincenzo no problem :D
(Sorry,, this turned out longer than I intended! 🙃)
Precisely why we’re so drawn to Jane Austen, I think. Her characters are so authentic and well-portrayed. She paints their humanity so perfectly. When you look at them “in a prudential light” (😊), considering the time they’re supposed to be living and the constraints of society, etc., it’s easy to suspend reality - which is what makes good fiction anyway, isn’t it? - imagine their situation and understand their flaws. Yes, full of cringe moments and regretful actions but incredibly HUMAN... just translate things to today and we all have examples.
Mr. Bennett is certainly a great character. It’s a little sad, but also very essential to her own development as a character, that Elizabeth comes to understand his faults as a father/person. I think you’re right, that until she could acknowledge and accept his imperfections she wouldn’t move past that depth of (understanding) love. I think she had to get to the point, as we all do, of accepting that no one, even the father whom she idolized, could be everything. We must accept the ones we love for what they CAN be, and be grateful for it without expecting more.
No one can be everything but everyone is something. Appreciate what they ARE. Understanding this, especially in our idols/role models, is a huge step in our growth as a person.
Thank you for taking the time to do this. I’ve looked forward to it each day.
Stay well 💜
Such a lovely point, I sometimes thought we can’t be “adult” until we realise our parents are just ‘some people’ like any others and it is only through our eyes that they are such important figures. Sometimes I think ego thrives on admiration from innocence and ignorance which can keep encouraging bad habits.
Triss X This is a poignant observation, I think. We want so much to grow up but also to hold on to innocence - even when we don’t realize that innocence IS what we want. We don’t want to know and accept the failures of our mentors or those we admire. But maturing is nothing if not learning to CHOOSE to see someone’s strengths - even if their failures are much more apparent.
We must live in the world as it is, not as we would like it to be. Do our best to be better - yes, encourage positive change - yes, but acknowledge that people are imperfect. Show compassion and unconditional love, even as we make our own mistakes and require the same in return.
"Hang on there" yes, I believe that's what we literally were trying to do. Hang in the tape 😂
Thank you :-) and greetings from Washington State in the US. Your calm reading and laughter, along with the occasional appearance of your pets, have been helping. A bright spot to my day!
I love your warm smile. Thank you so much for these readings. They make me so happy!
*after the video* Well, that was an adventure lol
I'm enjoying your readings from my sofa in Belfast.Thank you Jennifer!
Thank you! I’ve probably read this book 30++ times and also listened to the audiobooks several times when traveling. I’m embarrassed to admit I’ve probably watched you and Colin Firth in the P&P series (80+) times. It is absolute perfection to me. Stay well and I’ll be listening to you in my car now.🌝
Same here 😆 Well, I don’t think I’ve watched it that many times, but I will say I’ve lost count. It’s perfection to me, too. Perfectly cast and acted. Beautiful!
Don't be embarrassed. You're not the only one that can claim those numbers. I read P&P + S&S every January, watch them several times a year. Listening to them is new, but what a treat! I will definitely be listening again and again now.
Tapegate- so funny. Sublime reading as usual. Be safe x
I look forward to each new chapter, but now, as the end of the book nears, I also feel a little sadness because I know it will soon be over. I enjoy more than your reading; I enjoy your laughter, your pets, your voice. You always make me smile.
The tape incident was priceless!!! We love you Jennifer! ❤
Interesting theory about Lizzie. I think she begins to abandon her father's cynicism (and the constant piss-taking that results from it) after the first proposal and the letter because she's forced to realize that it can be just as self-deceptive as Jane's overoptimism. She seems at least intrigued by Mr. Darcy almost from the beginning, and she discounts a whack of circumstantial evidence that he doesn't dislike her at all as she wants to believe he does. When her eyes are opened, she's at the top of the slippery slope, but I think she learns to love Darcy more than falls for him.
Bless you Jennifer so sweet you read to us every day!
Hello from California. Thank you so much Jennifer for your wonderful readings. They are a bright spot in my day📚☀️❤️
I never knew tape sounded like corn chips :-)
Thank you, thank you, thank you for your time. Your readings bring us so much joy. You are great! Mr Bennet is a fantastic character, his negligence hurt his younger daughters but saved Lizzie from a marriage to Collins, something that not all parents might have done at the time.
We as women are so high tech, aren't we? Loved It! Thank you,as always, hugs!
I have such an impulse to get you a phone cradle for your car and a external battery pack... but you’ve survived so far into the book without it so far! Thank you so much for this - it is so nice to listen to and get lost in the story in these strange days.
I was JUST about to start cutting an onion.....glad I hadn't yet!!! Jump so high!
That is an extremely intriguing thought from Jennifer, that Elizabeth will not be able to fall in love with anyone until she is able to see the character flaws in her father. It strikes me as an accurate assessment even though I cannot trace the logic. It has only just occurred to me how much Austen's novel is driven by changes in perception, perhaps even more than development of characters. Off hand, I can't think of anyone in the story who changes their spots. They are each essentially the same person from beginning to end, except maybe Darcy who strives to become more amenable to others.
Love the high tech phone support! lol Great fun.
“She became jealous of his esteem when she could no longer hope to be benefitted by it.”.... 💔
And the fact that she had these feelings and came to the realization of what kind of man he truly was BEFORE she knew of his stepping in in the middle of the Lydia/Wickham situation just shows that the feelings she had developed for him weren’t because he helped her family. That fact just added to her affection for him.
Yay ! Highlight of this Saturday night ! ❤️❤️ what a delightful laugh 😂!
That's a great insight into Mr Bennett.
I'm giggling right along with you. What a pleasure!
Love hearing you laugh during the tape debacle. Wonderful!!!
I watched / listened to this when it was originally posted and here I am again relistening
I must say I get to giggling right along with Her when technical difficulties happen
I love that she laughs till she snorts alittle....she could totally be a part of my family 😻😸
Just jumped a Mile High!! Laughing with you!
me too
Thanks for reading and making us giggle. A whole ( and super interesting) conversation could be had about the character of Mr Bennett. Ps would you like to discover fan fiction by reading Longbourne? P and P written from the perspective of the servants.
Mehmooda Daya a really great suggestion!
So glad I wasn't wearing headphones during the tape incident 😂
Tapegate hit just as a bolt of lightning struck down in Philadelphia! It's all Wickham 's fault!
Thank you so much for reading to us! I’ve loved
hearing every episode.
Thank you so much for your dedication!
omg you crack me up with the tape fail. 😂
Thank you. Thank you. You remain entrancing.
Have been listening to your fantastic reading for the third time. Thank you so much for making the second lockdown bearable. And ALL THE BEST FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY, dear Jennifer! With love from Slovenia🎅
Definition of ensigncy: www.lexico.com/en/definition/ensigncy
you are so wonderful, please read sense and sensibility
Ensigncy = En sin cee
Your antics are quite diverting :)
Thank you
We love you
HOW SWEET!!
Thank you for reading to us! Psst! The tape is eating all the battery power... 😁
There are little gizmos you can purchase at not much cost that will hold the camera without the contrarity of tape.
Ooh, things are heating up! Thanks so much!
❤
What Carmen Miranda thing??? ;-)
💚
🌷
LOL tape trick failed :D
You have such a beautiful face. Unfortunately those glasses ruin it. I can’t wait to see you in another movie.
It's pronounced en-sin. 🙃