Novel Approach: A minor Jane Austen character finds new life in The Heiress
TinaMarie Craven
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Molly Greeley s novel The Heiress flushes out the life of a minor character from Pride and Prejudice. TinaMarie Craven / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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“But people themselves alter so much, that there is something new to be observed in them for ever.” Jane Austen
There’s a reason people are still reading Jane Austen novels long after she published them, they’re hilarious and Austen’s characters are incredibly relatable (especially during the pandemic where we maintain a safe social distance that was just considered proper in Austen’s day). Austen’s beloved novels have been retold time and time again, the sheer volume of book and film adaptations of “Pride and Prejudice” are astronomical and one doesn’t have to be an Austen fan the appreciate her plot lines. Our latest read revolves around a minor character from
In the continuing pandemic when all stages are shuttered, the only refuge we have as theatergoers is to watch the computer screen.
At best, theaters are attempting to employ their actors and stagehands and provide us with much needed diversion. Unfortunately they haven t as yet conquered that dreaded Hollywood Squares look which has plagued us all with actors emoting in their own tiny little boxes. This might bring us close to them, certainly a lot closer than in the tenth row, but it seems to enforce their own separateness. They re acting alone, usually in their own home, interacting with their fellow players who may very well be miles away in their own house. It s a very disjointed experience for them and for us. But it s all we have for the foreseeable future.