I will generally keep political posting to a minimum, but this week only two things are on my mind: the Democratic presidential primary and the new film adaptation of Emma.
Special thanks to Michelle R. and Matt R. for consulting on this one.
Mike Bloomberg / Lady Catherine de Bourgh
Extremely rich and won’t let you forget it. Believes her money entitles her to run things. “Miss Bennet, do you know who I am?” Republican.
Joe Biden / Mrs. Bennet
So many gaffes, you can’t take her anywhere. Thinks she knows what’s best for the younger generation whether they like it or not. Would marry her daughter to Cornpop if he had four thousand a year. #OKBoomer
Amy Klobuchar / Caroline Bingley
Can be friendly if there is a benefit, but would 100% throw a stapler (or, like, an inkwell) at someone on her payroll.
Pete Buttigieg / Mr. Collins
Loves rich people. Your mother thinks he’d make a sensible choice, and Charlotte Lucas seems to agree. Compliments your boiled potatoes and the shape of democracy to win your favour.
Tulsi Gabbard / Mr. Wickham
Military. Sexy as hell. Would be unwise to entangle yourself.
Andrew Yang / Emma Woodhouse
Rich. Meant well and really just thought you deserved a marriage that would bring you one thousand pounds.
Tom Steyer / Frank Churchill
Will try to flatter and charm the hell out of you, but secretly already married to someone else (the someone else is the ruling class).
Elizabeth Warren / Elinor Dashwood
All sense, no sensibility. Lots of plans. Just wants everyone to follow the rules.
Marianne Williamson / Marianne Dashwood
All sensibility, no sense. Lots of feelings. Just wants everyone to love.
Bernie Sanders / Captain Wentworth
One of the few main characters in all of Austen’s work who doesn’t live on literal interest. Once rejected, given a second chance at his happy ending. “I am half agony, half hope” = me until this whole thing is over.
Edited March 2 to add: Wow, this post has gotten a lot more attention than my previous ones! I'm so glad you are enjoying it. Follow me on facebook (search Talking Lit with Aunt Mary) for more, including the March Madness book bracket starting this Friday!
You nailed them all, in my view, but Buttigieg was so perfect!
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DeleteButtigieg is brilliant. You my dear are worthy of many thousands a year. Love your blog to bits!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are enjoying it! Thanks!
DeleteFantastic! Thank you so much for bringing lightness and humor to this wretched time.
ReplyDeleteThank you, and I'm glad you enjoyed it!
DeleteVery much fun!
ReplyDeleteSanders is Mr. Woodhouse, Emma's father. Believes everything is going to hell in a handbasket, believes the world revolves around him and works the way he believes it does. Has loving sycophants that let that be the case.
ReplyDeleteYesss!! You are spot on! I cannot believe she insulted my Captain Wentworth by comparing him to BS!!!
DeleteLove this posting, but the Buttigieg one is too superficial a comparison.
ReplyDeleteButtigieg is not the insipid Mr. Collins but a few of these gave me a chuckle. I'm a dem and we all need to lighten up a bit. Thanks.
DeleteIn the midst of Mansfield Park--looking for Fanny Price, but can't find anyone. No candidate would be that modest. Bernie has echoes of Aunt Norris--or maybe I'm just tired of being hectored.
ReplyDeleteDisagree about Elinor Dashwood--she has charm...as does Elizabeth. Warren.
Warren is Mr. Darcy -- unfairly typecast as a prig in the beginning, but smart, competent, and reliable under the prickly exterior.
ReplyDeleteWell done!
ReplyDeleteSpeaking as someone who has written two books on philosophical approaches to Austen... this is genius!
ReplyDeleteHi! I think we're the same person LOL only I teach Political Science. This is brilliant. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteTulsi Gabbard / Mr. Wickham - following you for this LOLOL
ReplyDeleteYou totes nailed everyone. Bloomberg/Lady Catherine is hilarious.
ReplyDeleteWarren is Elizabeth Bennett. The only sensible one in the bunch.
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