tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-128835179440327574.post706522015680116295..comments2023-04-17T18:36:59.949+10:00Comments on But when a young lady is to be a heroine: My Love; Mr Henry TilneyMelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02210949601658438992noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-128835179440327574.post-52223335635986464952011-07-31T09:08:00.338+10:002011-07-31T09:08:00.338+10:00I love Mr. Tilney! I was biased before I read NA b...I love Mr. Tilney! I was biased before I read NA because of his 'novels' quote! (It has to be my favorite quote of all time!!) <br /><br />I probably still like Mr. Darcy and Mr. Knightley better, though, the former my orignal favorite hero; but since the two have had some contests going on in my head...<br /><br />I have to read P&P again. haha<br /><br />Henry has some of the best quotes! And he's funny...I like funny...although too much teasing does annoy me, if it's a certain kind. I don't think he *quite* has that kind, but I think he could he's just too nice to use it. =D Like the crack about 'nice', seemed like it could tend to go a little to the critical side, if he'd let it. :P<br /><br />But yeah, I like him. <3<br /><br />(Hope you had fun with getting a comment on an old post! haha!)Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05676306236172688321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-128835179440327574.post-73192216329983969212011-05-21T12:12:04.027+10:002011-05-21T12:12:04.027+10:00This post was heavenly! I'm not sure why I hav...This post was heavenly! I'm not sure why I haven't commented on it before!<br /><br />Henry Tilney is my favorite Jane Austen hero as well, but Mr. Knightley is a very close second. I received an audio book of Northanger Abbey for my 16th birthday and listening to it over and over is one delight that helped me get through a hard time in my life. Jane Austen became my dear friend and her characters came to life as I listened. I identified so much with Catherine (even though I've never been a tomboy), admired Eleanor, laughed at John & Isabella, and fell in love with Mr. Henry Tilney. Henry's wit, sarcasm and bright thinking mind actually reminds me a lot of my father and that's perhaps why I understand Henry so well. Henry's mind is bright and active, he enjoys learning and knowing and discussing current affairs (politics, art, travel), reading literature (even popular fiction like 'Udolpho'), music & dancing are also of interest to him. He loves his sister and takes interest in her pastimes, she trusts his taste in muslin and they talk freely together. Yet Henry is all man, he enjoys hunting, riding horses, driving a carriage and playing with his dogs. He's a scholar who sometimes gets so caught up in his sermon preparations that he leaves an untidy study. He has a great sense of humor which is sarcastic and at the expense of foolish people sometimes. Yet he means well and is a good judge of character. He always acts rightly which tells me his faith is important to him and guides him. He's also quite handsome (Jane Austen says so!) and it's clear he's not a fan of silly giggly women. When he meets Catherine who is so pure and sweet he is taken aback by her being so honest and artless. He soon learns that having her love is something to prize. I think that Henry & Catherine Tilney will do very well, have many children and raise them in a home filled with love, wisdom and humor! Henry Tilney, a true hero! <br /><br />Well, sorry this is so long. When I get started on Henry I just can't stop talking about his qualities! Thanks for this post!<br /><br />~Miss Laurie<br />Old-Fashioned CharmMiss Laurie of Old-Fashioned Charmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11096222035851269474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-128835179440327574.post-25641141166736680952011-05-14T22:46:44.311+10:002011-05-14T22:46:44.311+10:00Jemimah,
He really is a great character...actually...Jemimah,<br />He really is a great character...actually a lot of my favourite characters come from this novel. Catherine Morland who is the heroine is a really cute and equally interesting character too. <br />Thanks for commenting :)Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02210949601658438992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-128835179440327574.post-68613308750481617512011-05-14T14:19:27.497+10:002011-05-14T14:19:27.497+10:00I have neither read nor watched Northanger Abbey s...I have neither read nor watched Northanger Abbey so I don't really know anything about Henry Tilney. But I hope I can do both soon. Henry Tilney sounds like an interesting character.Jujubehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08625993495744395314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-128835179440327574.post-85475694217147880292011-05-14T11:27:02.169+10:002011-05-14T11:27:02.169+10:00Southern Belle,
He really is amazing! It is defin...Southern Belle,<br /><br />He really is amazing! It is definitely worth the read :)Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02210949601658438992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-128835179440327574.post-77491516182011896482011-05-14T11:19:06.679+10:002011-05-14T11:19:06.679+10:00This comment has been removed by the author.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02210949601658438992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-128835179440327574.post-16153688483868088732011-05-12T14:25:04.105+10:002011-05-12T14:25:04.105+10:00All right. I am going to have to read it! :) He so...All right. I am going to have to read it! :) He sounds amazing. *sigh*Southern Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11032106441997574661noreply@blogger.com