Philosophy of the Waverley Novels
Philosophy of the Waverley Novels
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' 93 her bearing any resemblance to the EfFie Deans of the novel. All the other charac- ters, except the noble Duke of Argyll and the cruel Captain Porteous, are imaginary, though described in Scott's most effective manner.
Of all Scott's heroines, Jeanie Deans is apparently his favourite, as he himself calls her so, which he never does in any other instance. She is, indeed, an admirable and superior character ; her courageous piety, simphcity, good sense, and deep affection combine to make her... such ; for her whole conduct towards all she knows — father, sister, lover, friends, and enemies — comes as near the ideal standard of Christian duty as human nature is perhaps capable of Her old Pres- byterian father, David Deans, seems rather a greater favourite with Scott than he deserves, for, though a conscientious, worthy man, he is self-righteous and obstinate to a provoking degree. Only those few who share his own theological views, which are certainly not de- 94 PHILOSOPHY OF THE WAVERLEY NOVELS.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
' 93 her bearing any resemblance to the EfFie Deans of the novel. All the other charac- ters, except the noble Duke of Argyll and the cruel Captain Porteous, are imaginary, though described in Scott's most effective manner.
Of all Scott's heroines, Jeanie Deans is apparently his favourite, as he himself calls her so, which he never does in any other instance. She is, indeed, an admirable and superior character ; her courageous piety, simphcity, good sense, and deep affection combine to make her... such ; for her whole conduct towards all she knows — father, sister, lover, friends, and enemies — comes as near the ideal standard of Christian duty as human nature is perhaps capable of Her old Pres- byterian father, David Deans, seems rather a greater favourite with Scott than he deserves, for, though a conscientious, worthy man, he is self-righteous and obstinate to a provoking degree. Only those few who share his own theological views, which are certainly not de- 94 PHILOSOPHY OF THE WAVERLEY NOVELS.
What to read after Philosophy of the Waverley Novels?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Albert Stratford George Canning to read onlineMoreLess
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