The novel I should be in....

[fajrdrako]

Groan! Inevitable, really. I knew that being a Dorothy Dunnett character would not be an option. Though I would sell my soul to be Kate Somerville - a paradoxical statement if ever there was one.

I tried very hard not to end up in a Jane Austen novel, and really would have preferred Jane Eyre, among the permitted choices - if only because I prefer reading and rereading Jane Eyre. This no doubt brands me as hopelessly unintellectual, as Austen is far more socially acceptable these days - fashionable, even. I just happen to adore Jane Eyre and all its dark passionate angst.

The question is, what character would I be? I suppose I would really not mind being Elizabeth Bennett - she's a great role model. I wouldn't want to be Jane Eyre. In fact the only character in Jane Eyre I would really want to be is Mr. Rochester, and he didn't have such a great time.

I had hoped Dickens might be one of the choices. I'd be quite happy to be any number of Dickensian choices, including Mr. Guppy and Lizzie Hexham. Not very convincing, I fear, as Mr. Guppy, but I can relate to Lizzie.

I suppose in my heart of hearts I really want to be Philippa Somerville. So. Dream on, kiddo.



I believe you belong in Pride and Prejudice; a
world of satire and true love. A world where
everything is crystal clear to the reader, and
yet where new things seem to be happening all
the time. You belong in a world where your
free-thought puts you above the silly masses,
and where bright eyes and intelligence are
enough to attract the arrogant
millionaire/prejudiced young woman of your
choice.


Which Classic Novel do You Belong In?
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I got this one from dargie.

Comments

[youraugustine.livejournal.com]

I don't think I've ever identified as strongly with any female character as I did with Eliza Bennett . . .

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

Yes - partly because she's so very real. Mind you, I often identify strongly with characters, some more than others. Elizabeth was great because she had all the right values and insights. I think I identified even more strongly with Ann Eliot's situation.

[walkingowl.livejournal.com]

Well, I got The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Hm. I was trying to angle for something by Machiavelli....

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

I was trying to angle for something by Machiavelli....

No such luck! It's fun imaginging this quiz with the books we think ought to be there, not the ones that are.