Chapter 16 of Persuasion: Love, Appearances, and Intrigue

TLDRIn Chapter 16 of Persuasion, Anne overhears her father and sister trying to keep Mrs. Clay from leaving. Sir Walter notices positive changes in Anne's appearance and recommends a beauty product to her. Lady Russell learns more about William Elliot and sees him as the perfect marriage prospect. The Elliot family meets their aristocratic cousins, Lady Dalrymple and Miss Carteret. Anne is concerned about her father's infatuation with Mrs. Clay. Anne and William Elliot share their distrust of Mrs. Clay's motivations.

Key insights

❤️Anne is worried about her father's growing fondness for Mrs. Clay.

💄Sir Walter recommends a beauty product to both Anne and Mrs. Clay.

👪The Elliot family meets their aristocratic cousins, Lady Dalrymple and Miss Carteret.

💑Lady Russell sees William Elliot as the perfect marriage prospect for Anne.

🤝Anne and William Elliot form a bond over their distrust of Mrs. Clay.

Q&A

Why is Anne concerned about her father's infatuation with Mrs. Clay?

Anne distrusts Mrs. Clay and worries that her father is being manipulated.

What does Sir Walter recommend to Anne and Mrs. Clay?

Sir Walter recommends a beauty product to improve their appearances.

Who do the Elliot family meet in Chapter 16?

The Elliot family meets their aristocratic cousins, Lady Dalrymple and Miss Carteret.

Why does Lady Russell see William Elliot as a good marriage prospect?

Lady Russell believes that William Elliot is the perfect match for Anne.

What brings Anne and William Elliot closer?

Both Anne and William Elliot distrust Mrs. Clay's motivations.

Timestamped Summary

00:17Anne overhears her father and sister trying to convince Mrs. Clay to stay.

00:26Sir Walter notices positive changes in Anne's appearance.

00:43Lady Russell learns more about William Elliot.

01:08The Elliot family meets their aristocratic cousins, Lady Dalrymple and Miss Carteret.

01:38Anne is worried about her father's infatuation with Mrs. Clay.

01:51Anne and William Elliot share their distrust of Mrs. Clay's motives.

02:04William Elliot risks losing Kellynch Hall and his potential title.

02:10Anne and William Elliot form a bond over their distrust of Mrs. Clay.