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.

It is fascinating that Whatley is commending Jane Austin for covert didactic narratives. To have the moral lessons being in arm's grasp, if only, the individual seeks it out. Though, if I was to critique this rationale, to suggest that this methodology is "conformed more closely to real life" not evidently true. Often times, the big moral lessons in real life become loud and clear with great consequences. Beyond the critique, it is fascinating that Jane Austen wrote works with social realism predating the Realism literary period. Revolutionary and "novel" in application.

SIDE NOTE: I hope Whatley lived long enough to see the emergence of the Realism literary period. Given this was written in 1818, I hope he lived 22 years to at least see prevalence of Realism as that seems to be his fascination.