An Opinionated Woman | Sanditon

When Charlotte Heywood offers her forthright opinions of the Parker brothers, she is chastised by the dashing Sidney Parker, in this video excerpt from Sanditon | MASTERPIECE, based on Jane Austen’s unfinished novel. The brief encounter between the two main characters establishes the romantic tension between an opinionated yet naïve heroine, and a world-weary, judgmental hero. After watching, explore Austen’s ability to create archetypical characters that stand the test of time.

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