His only fault indeed seems Modesty. If he were less modest, he would be more agreeable, speak louder & look Impudenter; -and is not it a fine Character, of which Modesty is the only defect?-I have no doubt that he will get more lively & more like yourselves as he is more with you; -he will catch your ways if he belongs to you.

In this passage from "On Making an Agreeable Marriage," what does Jane Austen say is the problem with Mr. J. P., and what does she advise Fanny to do to change Mr. J. P.?

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Valerie Farmer

7 February, 08:39

His only fault indeed seems Modesty. If he were less modest, he would be more agreeable, speak louder & look Impudenter; -and is not it a fine Character, of which Modesty is the only defect?-I have no doubt that he will get more lively & more like yourselves as he is more with you; -he will catch your ways if he belongs to you.

In this passage from "On Making an Agreeable Marriage," what does Jane Austen say is the problem with Mr. J. P., and what does she advise Fanny to do to change Mr. J. P.?

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Jabari Riggs · Answer 1

She approves of him. Austen hopes that Fanny will change her mind soon. Austen encourages the marriage if Fanny feels affection for her fiance Mr J. P. Austen paraphrases a statement to his niece that if she leaves Mr J. P, he will suffer for a while, but he won't die from it.

Naima Burton · Answer 2

Jane Austen say is the problem with Mr. J. P that she approves of him. She hopes that Fanny will change her mind soon and encourages the marriage if she has the affection towards Mr J. P. So she stated that if she leaves Mr J. P, he will suffer for a while, but he won't die from it.