Tier-Ranking Jane Austen's Romances [CC]

Joining the tier ranking trend a year late to give you my unsolicited opinion on the romances and couples of Jane Austen's novels. Because we all know Elinor Dashwood deserved better.

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[Youknowwhoyounopoo]

Other Loveliness itself couples: Mr and Mrs Gardiner and Admiral and Mrs Croft.

[murihiku]

"I think with modern eyes a lot of us feel a lot more sympathy for Lydia." Not I. She must know how she's damaging all her sisters' chances at happiness--including Kitty's, her closest friend!

[Steffi-bkcv]

Still smiling because you ranked Mr and Mrs Elton as Happy thought indeed ;-)) Not an obvious choice, but it fits perfectly I guess...

[jessicashu]

I would rank Emma/Mr. Knightley as "loveliness itself." My favorite couple by far!

[lisal]

I think the ranking of Elizabeth and Mr Darcy indicate why Pride and Prejudice is the most popular of Austen’s 6 main novels. This was another fun video. I think my rankings would be more or less the same

[mame-musing]

Here in the States we’ve been seeing broadcasts of horrendous floods in Germany. I hope your town has not been inundated.
This video was a great addition to Jane Austen July.

[cminmd]

Everyone always castigates Emma for her manipulation of Harriet but no one holds it against Darcy for doing the exact same thing to Bingley. Emma's real crime is acting like a man and daring to control her environment. The same "crime" that Lady Catherine commits, which is also considered one of Darcy's positive traits is how he takes care of all this cottagers.

[einahsirro]

I love the titles of your categories! LOL! But I actually think Lydia will not be miserable with Wickham. She's too shallow to experience misery. She'll always find something to entertain herself, and she'll always consider him handsome, and enjoy his ability to charm others. She'll always be mooching off of Jane, but she has no pride to wound, so... yeah, I think she'll go along fine. I agreed with all your others, but I'd have bumped Lydia and Wickham up to My Poor Nerves, because they will always be painful for others to behold, but neither of them have the capacity to experience misery (other than boredom.)

[staffanlindstrom]

Agree about Elizabeth and Darcy. They are in a class by themselves. Their conversation after Darcy´s second proposal is unique. What great-souled people! Henry Tilney and Catherine Morland are also fun and happiness-inducing, but most of the others are rather boring types to be around, Wentworth and Anne, Fanny Price and Edmund etc. I am glad you included the Eltons. They seem a perfectly matched couple and are great fun in their own particular way.

[meghanthestorygirl]

I love how high up Mr and Mrs Elton were 😆

[ElliesCozyChronicles]

This was such an enjoyable video! I also love Mr.Tilney🥰

[tillysshelf]

What, no Lucy Steele and Robert Ferrars? They suit each other so well that they would have to be at least Happy Thought Indeed. I would have to put Anne and Wentworth as Loveliness Itself because I think they have a much more solid foundation than some Austen couples. I can see your reasoning with Charlotte and Mr Collins, but I'm fairly sure Charlotte will have a lot of My Poor Nerves moments despite her informed decision.

[BookishTexan]

This was great. I agree pretty much down the line. I would have reversed your placement of Anne & Wentworth with that of Elizabeth and Darcy. I have a similar idea for a video, but I’m waiting till I finish Mansfield Park.

[FMTK]

Great video Claudia! (also congratulations on 10k🎉 )
I'll probably push Anne Elliott& Captain Wentworth in the Loveliness category, but agree with the rest of it.
Hope you guys are safe during the current floods.

[grutarg]

I'm so glad you included the Eltons, who are perfect for each other. What do you think about Lucy Steele and Robert Ferrars?

[CharpyTheHedgehog]

Really great video! The only one I disagreed with was Jane Bennet and Mr Bingley, I think they will be a very happy and very sweet couple. I can see them having a lot of kids and being loving parents. I think it mentions Mr Bingley buying an estate in the end near Darcy and Elizabeth (I could be completely wrong about that!) and I think Darcy and Elizabeth would be positive influence on them in staying true to themselves and no longer following what his sisters want. I'm going to go and watch your Taskmistress video now!

[taaptee]

Great of you to use the 1995 Pride and Prejudice for the thumbnail 😌

[AliceandtheGiantBookshelf]

I love "it's about time, or slightly too late, to do one myself!" I love Captain Wentworth's letter. May have to save this and watch the rest when I've read the last two novels that I've not read yet. :)

[marykoenig]

Lol! "What's his name Edmond Bertram."
The Taskmistress video is fun yet this one is laugh out loud fun too! I thoroughly enjoyed your take on the romances.

[glendaw]

Bless my heart I am trying, I really am. I’ve checked out Pride and Prejudice four times and have finally made it to chapter 13. I understand the humor, I understand the appeal of the language. I’m determined to make it through this time so at least I know what people are referring to when they say Mr Darcy. I’ve read Emma and Persuasion. Persuasion put me to sleep each night and I had to find my place in the audio book the next night. Emma was enjoyable. I’m definitely a late Jane Austen reader but I truly want to read them all. I’m eager to read The Other Bennett Sister. Help Me Make It Through The Night Jane Austen fans!!!