Emotional warmth is conveyed upon Anne through many characters one of whom is Mary, Anne’s older sister. Although at times annoying and careless in speech, Mary is more of a sister to Anne than Elizabeth. Mary highly relays on upon Anne to solve problems however big or small, domestic or emotional. ‘Well if you do not think it too late to give notice for yourself suppose you were to go as well as your husband. Leave little Charles to my care’. Anne’s presence makes Mary much happier, to have a constant companion. Periodically, both Charles Musgrove and his parents entreat Anne to use her influence upon her sister to make changes. Anne’s role at Uppercross, in a way has become of a confidante of all the residents of Uppercross, Her sweet nature has almost put her in a situation were all relay on her heavily to sort out problems, Anne appears to be at the centre of everyone’s trials and tribulations, the centre of attention at Uppercross – a very different sense from Kellynch were she is hardly acknowledged. The Uppercross set hold love and attention for Anne as the Kellynch set has none of either.
Charles Musgrove also provides emotional warmth for Anne and it is clear that he cares for her ‘she was on good terms with her brother-in-law’. Charles cares for Anne’s welfare, when Anne offers to nurse his sick child he objects. This further emphasises Mary’s bad parenting skills and personality. Charles Musgrove – whom prior to his marriage to Mary, had asked Anne to marry him. Many of the Uppercross maids believe Anne would have made a better mother and a better wife.
Mary a character of good nature, kind and more sisterly to Anne than Elizabeth, also causes anxiety within Anne. Being the type pf person she is upsets an already distraught Anne ‘Captain Wentworth is not very gallant of you Anne’. Anne’s anxiety is already enhanced by the news of Wentworth arrival at Kellynch hall. A stir of emotions leave Anne fearing his return, but at the same time excited. The thought of her former loves return into her life – if he feels the same way as she does or if he has changed so much that his feelings are all lost. ‘you mean captain Wentworth?’, ‘Anne who was most attentive listener to the whole, left the room to seek the comfort of cool air for her flushed cheeks’.
Anxiety is also inflicted upon Anne by Henrietta, Mary’s sister-in-law, who has a strong will to catch Captain Wentworth’s eye. They do not deliberately want to inflict anxiety upon Anne but do so unknowingly. ‘You were so altered he should not have known you again’.
Amongst all anxiety caused upon Anne, love and affection are also shown. These emotions are portrayed by many of the characters at Uppercross, this atmosphere is juxtaposed against Kellynch were Anne holds no importance.
A lot of the uppercross set and Kellynch set is juxtaposed. The feelings conveyed to Anne from the two places are very different; at Kellynch she is the object of a joke and has no one who cares for her welfare. ‘Cut the annual present to Anne’. Anne’s family hold no respect for her, contradicting Uppercross’ utmost respect and belonging.
The main cause of Anne’s angst is undoubtedly Captain Wentworth, Anne’s former lover and fiancé. His arrival excites and apprehends Anne. Mrs. Croft mentions that her other brother, Mr. Wentworth is married, and Anne briefly fears that it is her to which Mrs. Croft refers, but soon realise it is her other brother. Captain Wentworth is soon expected to be visiting; this news excites and unnerves Anne.
Anne is extremely apprehended at the news of Captain Wentworth return. Up until chapter 3 we are told of a character called Anne, Austen’s mentions are all we have to relay on. But on the mention of Wentworth return we hear Anne speak for the first time. ’Wentworth you mean’. The incident with little Charles Musgrove also indicates Anne apprehension towards Wentworth. Wentworth walks into a room while looking for the Miss Musgrove’s, and finds he in a room alone with and the invalid little boy. After a few awkward moments, Charles Hayter joins them, increasing the tension. The younger boy, Walter, comes in the room and starts teasing Anne; she cannot get him to disentangle himself from her. Charles Hayter tells the boy to get off his aunt, but he does not listen. Before she knows what is going on, Captain Wentworth has removed the boy from her shoulders. She is so stunned that she is unable to thank him. Later, she is grateful for his assistance, yet ashamed for being so nervous.
The incident it self is minor but the significance of it is major Anne could not thank Captain Wentworth for his help in removing little Walter Musgrove from around her neck. In the 1800s physical contact was restricted and to have a former lover touch you in way that was not appropriate at the time would have been shocking and would have brought back many memories.
Anne at first tries her best to avoid Wentworth at any cost but as the story progresses their meetings are made more and more frequent. Captain Wentworth and Anne Elliot are now in the same social circle and must repeatedly dine together. They refrain from having any conversation, however, except what politeness necessitates. Anne and the Captain glance at each other briefly, but it is a short meeting. Anne wonders how eight years have changed the Captain's feelings for her.
Anne’s uncertainty towards Wentworth again emphasises her confusion and angst, she wants to be made sure of his feelings. In Chapter Seven, which concentrates on Anne's reaction to Captain Wentworth's reappearance, the narrative mode is especially apparent. Austen writes: "She had seen him. They had met. They had been once more in the same room!" Such a series of sentences allows Austen to express the excitement of her protagonist without directly forcing the narrator to declare it.
Many emotions are conveyed upon Anne by many of the same characters, the love and affection, attention and respect. Anne’s gains all of these attributes at Uppercross as apposed to Kellynch.
To conclude through out the Uppercross household there is an incomparable warm and loving atmosphere, the Musgrove’s are extremely fond of Anne and her presence is more and more accredited.
