Her minuteness of detail has also been found fault with ; but even where it produces , at the time , a degree of tediousness , we know not whether that can justly be reckoned a blemish , which is absolutely essential to a very high excellence .
Whatley is quite the perplexing individual in that he validates the critiques of others while subtly asserts them as blemishes. It is bold and at the same time rather unapologetic in that manner; however, now I wonder what other critics were saying about Jane Austin during her time. It is clear that Whatley holds her works to a high regard and seems to be the apotheosis of literature from his perspective.
SIDE NOTE: Based on the claim right afterwards, I think while reading Jane Austin's works I will be paying closer attention to characters and how they are utilized.