If you’re familiar with Austen, which parallels did you particularly notice? Which ones most delighted you?ĩ. There are many obvious and more subtle allusions to Austen’s own plots and characters throughout the book.
What surprised you the most about the book? Were there any plot developments you did not expect?Ĩ. Do you think he made the right decision? Why?ħ. Adam Berwick has to make an important decision-one that will not only affect the Society but his family as well. Beyond their shared love of Jane Austen’s work, what traits do you think she has most in common with the rest of the characters? Which other character does she best complement?Ħ.
Mimi Harrison is in sharp contrast to the rest of the characters-she’s from the U.S., she’s a movie star, she has wealth far beyond the rest of the characters. Given that it was a very different time, with very different attitudes, what aspect revealed in the novel seemed the most familiar to your experience? What seemed the most changed since that time?ĥ. Most of The Jane Austen Society takes place in the 1940s, right after World War II. Did you find yourself sympathizing with one of them more than the others? What about their story touched you the most?Ĥ. Several of the characters are living with-and, to differing extents, dealing with-the grief of losing a close loved one. If you area fan of Jane Austen, what is your favorite book and why? If not, then which of her books are you now most interested in reading?ģ.
Jane Austen’s writing-and the characters’ love of her writing-is what brings them together. Which of the eight main characters was your favorite? Which of their personal stories did you find the most satisfying? Which one do you most identify with and why?Ģ. There is a wide range of major characters in The Jane Austen Society.
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