The Amateur Austenite

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Emma begins her meddling, we are unimpressed. 

Things that suck:
- power dynamics
- public proposals
- Emma

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Emma wants Mr Elton to f*ck off so she can paint Harriet's portrait. Rachel and I discuss flirting, situationships, diagnose Emma with ADHD and compare Mr Elton to Mr Collins.

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In a chapter where Emma herself does not appear we compare the Westons to the Bingleys, the Woodhouses to the Elliots, Harriet to a dog (again) and weave our own queer fantasies that Mr Knightley is jealous because he's worried Harriet will steal Emma away.

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Rachel and I talk a lot about Pride and Prejudice for a podcast that is not about that novel. We also discuss Austen's brief engagement, love languages, farm animals, disparage landlords, oh and Emma’s ways of persuading Harriet and /or talking about her like she's a dog.

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Rachel and I discover that we may in fact be Mr Woodhouse, and discuss
- gossip (check out this reel)
- Miss Bates comparison to Emma
- Mr Woodhouse's social circle compared to the three witches from Macbeth
- queer vibes and how neither of us can talk to girls

We also suggest a Regency Dragons Den!!! (honestly I thought a dating show would be the first reality TV we discussed reading Emma)

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Rachel and I discuss the British empire, the structure of the economy and society, what to do when you can’t support your children, mutually supportive relationships, how men are scared of powerful women, and round off the episode by comparing the Fast and the Furious to Jane Austen.

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Rachel and I discuss:
- Why is the opening line not as famous as P&P?
- The impact of Emma’s upbringing and family dynamics on her personality
- What the Knightley's future sex life will look like

Rachel introduces us to the “Pilious panic” and why she behaves in public. Plus we segue into praise of Emma Thompson.

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Rachel is a book seller at Unity Books and quite possibly as obsessed with Austen as I am! She'll be joining me this season to discuss Emma.

Rachel mentions The Lizzie Bennet Diaries. Also check out the 10 year re-watch with star Ashley Clements.

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Wrapping up the series on Northanger Abbey here are Taylor Swift lyrics that suit some of the characters

Songs mentioned: Betty, Clara Bow, The Alchemy, The Bolter, Paper Rings, Blank Space, I Bet You Think About Me, Karma, So Long London, Bad Blood, Seven, No Body No Crime, Thank you Aimee, Cassandra, The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived

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Amme joins me to discuss The Cate Morland Chronicles and schools us on fandom

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