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Jane Austen Heroines - Are You Lizzie, Emma or Marianne? | A Video Essay Quiz

Identifying which Austen character you’re most like can help you see both what you’re best at and which defining lesson you need to learn—whether that’s to rethink your snap judgments, reign in your emotional nature, not be so open to influence, or check your privilege. So, which Jane Austen heroine would you be?

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