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chinacat10
chinacat10

What was so special about Mrs. Smith and Anne Elliot's friendship?

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Posted by chinacat10 on Wednesday October 24, 2007 at 3:47 AM and tagged with anne, characters, mrs smith, persuasion.

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  1. renelane Teacher
    High School - 11th Grade

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    Mrs. Smith and Anne have a special relationship that is not based on social standing or class issues. Their relationship is a true friendship, in which each can count on the other in hard times without judgement.

    Mrs. Smith was compassionate and a source of support for Anne in the wake of Anne's mother's death.

    Anne was supported of Anne when discovering her friend's illness and hardships. Each can appreciate the good qualities of each other, without needing the superficiality present in other relationships throughout the novel.

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    Posted by renelane on Wednesday October 24, 2007 at 5:12 AM


  2. sullymonster Teacher
    Community / Jr. College

    eNotes Editor

    In terms of the plot, Mrs. Smith is vital in providing some much needed background information on the other characters.  She is the one to let Anne know the dealings with the younger Mr. Elliot, for example.  This helps to advance the plot towards its climax and conclusion.

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    Posted by sullymonster on Wednesday October 24, 2007 at 6:52 AM