Quote by Jane Austen

Her family had of late been exceedingly fluctuating. For many years of her life she had had two sons; but the crime and annihilation of Edward a few weeks ago, had robbed her of one; the similar annihilation of Robert had left her for a fortnight without any; and now, by the resurrection of Edward, she had one again.

Her family had of late been exceedingly fluctuating. For man

Summary

This quote portrays the turbulent and unstable nature of the protagonist's family. Initially, she had two sons, but the recent death of Edward left her with just one. Then, when Robert also met a similar fate, she was left without any living sons for a fortnight. However, with the unexpected return of Edward, she once again had a son. This quote illustrates the constant flux and tragic events that impact her family, highlighting the emotional turmoil she experiences as a result.

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Humor Funny Family Jane Austen Sense And Sensibility Sons

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