Elizabeth Bennet was initially captivated by the infamous Wickham, and was completely indifferent to Mr. Darcy. But in the end she devoted her love to this man.
Marianne Dashwood was deeply moved by Willoughby (in Reason and Emotion ) but then found true happiness at Colonel Brandon - whom she initially dismissed because he looked "truly an old man alone".
Her parents' unhappy marriage was the result of her mother's passion for "her youth, beauty and joyful looks".
You can save yourself from breaking if you don't judge people through looks or immediately believe in what people say about themselves.
Don't be reluctant to accept feelings when you don't really feel it
Maria Bertra m in Mansfield's House accepted Mr. Rushworth's proposal because he was rich and seemed to be the only "temporary" person she knew. However, in the end, she was divorced, hated and forced to live with an unpleasant aunt Norris.
Charlotte, agreed to marry Collins. Elizabeth visited the newlyweds and found that "Charlotte's house and housekeeper, parish and her poultry flock . have not lost their charm."
Jane Austen rejected her pursuer, Harris Bigg-Wither, although he could give her a spacious home and financial security. Compared to being an unfortunate wife, being single and lacking in assets will be better.
Do not rush to agree on anything when in your mind there are still unsolved doubts. If you don't like it or don't see it, find a way to quit. Because, in the end, you have to be responsible only for yourself!
Never give up the love you trust
Anne Elliot (in Persuasion ) refused Frederick Wentworth because she did not know when they could get married and she almost lost him forever.
In Reason and Emotion, Elinor Dashwood's love for Edward Ferrans lasted until he could freely marry her.
Jane Austen's own sister - Cassandra, was engaged to Tom Fowle, even though they were unable to settle down together. Tom Fowle became a missionary, intending to earn enough money to get married but died of yellow fever on the train to the Caribbean. So should Cassandra make an appointment with you at first? Definitely yes.
Never give up true love once you've seen it yourself. The light in the front is always waiting for you.
Express your feelings sincerely
Catherine Morland (in Northanger Monastery ) is open, friendly and Henry Tilney has a crush on her. She did not try to rush into Henry like Isabella Thorpe - Catherine's bad friend.
However, be careful when too shy. Jane Bennet almost missed Mr. Bingley because she was too reserved. Bingley needs to know that her feelings for him are not just indifferent. Similarly, don't forget to show what Mr. Darcy called "a special emotional expression".
Do not embarrass yourself or act artificially, but let the person know that you really care about them.
"Young pilots who fly an old woman plane" or vice versa can
Sometimes the male and female lead often have roughly the same age, but Jane Austen understands that happy marriages can arise between disconnected chopsticks. Her own brother - Henry and his beautiful French cousin - Eliza de Feuillide are a good example.
The problem of love is not material
John Thorpe, the guy from the country, took the car with only one horse. John Willoughby is richer than John Thorpe, riding a double-car. However, the two of them went too fast and endangered the lives and reputation of female passengers in the car. Stay away from careless and impulsive "coaches" like them.
On the contrary, we have Lord Knightley from Emma who uses her car to help neighbors. Then there's Henry Tilney in the Northanger Monastery, a great charioteer. And Catherine Morland realized that "was taken away by him, in addition to dancing with him, definitely the greatest happiness in the world".
So, don't love someone just for money or looks. Love with love comes from the heart and the vibrations that you feel from that person.
Be yourself
Don't wear purple if it doesn't suit you. Isabella Thorpe (in the Northanger Monastery ) wrote a letter to Catherine Morland, revealing her determination "sentence: be told by a husband: " I don't wear any color other than purple now: I know I look disgusting in that color but it didn't matter - it was the color that her beloved brother loved. " Jane Austen said, " It is a shame to the feeling of many ladies, when they have to realize that the heart of the man who is not affected by the expensive or new things on her clothes ".
Love is power
Darcy proved herself to spend her life with Elizabeth Bennet when he intervened to save Lydia. He behaved politely with Elizabeth's mother and sympathized with his father "who was happy to come to Pemberley, especially when people least expected him".
Colonel Wentworth's love for Anne Elliot (in Persuasion ) meant he could accept his father-in-law - Mr. Walter. And Elinor Dashwood (in Reason and Affection) will endure the ugly Ferrars family for Edward's happiness.
Love is not literally the right strength but when you believe it, everything is possible.
Jane Austen understands that the happiness of characters in her work should not depend on marrying the male lead. She knows what love is, but the most important relationships and a fulcrum for her is her relationship with her sister, girlfriends, some grandsons and brothers. Jane loves life. No matter what you are doing. She did not allow the desire to love that governed her existence and even the heroines she created.
Always make room for your own life
In Northanger Monastery , Catherine Morland will disagree with the weariness of waiting for a man she may never see again because she has a good book: " I don't pretend to say I'm not funny Please with him but when I have Udolpho to read, I feel like no one can hurt me ".
So, love yourself, trust yourself but always keep your own life!