Talk:Evelina

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[edit] Copyediting needed

I noticed some confusing or simply badly-written sentences and misspellings (sometimes homophones, sometimes even words that just sound similar) throughout. The plot summary might need a more complete rewrite, although I'll withhold final judgement until the smaller problems are corrected. Some of the errors may require a knowledge of the work to correct with certainty. Also, is "Oedipusesque" a real word?

I apologize for not having the time to work on this myself. —CrazyDreamer 03:56, 9 May 2007 (UTC)

How did you like the version before the IP's edits: here ? --Flammingo^Hey 18:05, 9 May 2007 (UTC)

I did a bit of re-writing of Evelina's character description. Here's my re-write:

Miss Evelina Anville – daughter of Lady Caroline Belmont (born Caroline Evelyn) and Sir John Belmont; Evelina is the novel's main character. Through a variety of letters that convey the story, she summarizes specific experiences of her life. She embodies the desirable traits for women at the time; although she called a social "nobody" by the fop Mr. Lovel, other, more reputable characters have high opinions of her. She is deemed "a very pretty modest-looking girl" by Lord Orville and an "angel" by Sir Clement in the first volume. The novel traces her trials and tribulations, and growing confidence in her own abilities and discernment.

And here's what it was previously:

Miss Evelina Anville – daughter of Lady Caroline Belmont (born Caroline Evelyn) and Sir John Belmont; Evelina is the novel's main character. Through a variety of letters which convey the story, she summarizes specific experiences of her life. Called a social “nobody” by the fop Mr. Lovel, "a very pretty modest-looking girl" by our Lord Orville, and an "angel" by one Sir Clement in the first volume, the novel traces her trials and tribulations, and growing confidence in her own abilities and discernment. Described as beautiful, genteel, intelligent, genuine, innocent, etc. she instantly captures the hearts and notice of all those around her.

Any better? -CaptainJae 12:18, 26 October 2007 (UTC)