Consider pairing Frances Burney’s Evelina with Jane Austen’s most popular novel, Pride and Prejudice.
Consider reading other novels that feature an outsider commenting on the lives of the wealthy, like The Great Gatsby or Gossip Girl.
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Consider pairing Frances Burney’s Evelina with Jane Austen’s most popular novel, Pride and Prejudice.
Consider reading other novels that feature an outsider commenting on the lives of the wealthy, like The Great Gatsby or Gossip Girl.
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The Question and Answer section for Evelina is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
Evelina endeavors to maintain her innocence by staving off advances, seeking advice and counsel, and extracting herself from dangerous situations. She is attractive and able to read social situations while still looking innocent.
Evelina followed the young man upstairs to stop him from committing suicide. She rushed into his room and grabbed his arm, falling down by his side. He was utterly shocked, and Evelina grew embarrassed. She tried to take the pistols, imploring him...
Evelina saw the young man drop a gun and believed he was about to kill himself.