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what are the strenghts and weaknesses of the novel ?
PaulESchilling 1: It proves that Jane Austen understands men.

2: It was originally written as a series of Elinor's letters so the novel is too slanted towards her POV…more1: It proves that Jane Austen understands men.

2: It was originally written as a series of Elinor's letters so the novel is too slanted towards her POV to do justice to her sister's emotions.

3: My other answers would just be repeating what Nadia Beck wrote.(less)
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