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Mr Segundus usually has a smily face but tries not to laugh out loud because he thinks thatās ungentlemanly. I often imagine Mr Segundus unexpectedly struck by a laughing fit when heās in conversation with his colleagues, and after a while he starts to feel embarrassed. But he just could not stop laughing and continued laughing while embarrassed, his cheeks flushing from joy and shame, profusely apologising. And yes this random imagination is my daily source of energy
I never not speak about the fact that when Segundas and Honeyfoot met Strange for the first time, Strangeās brother-in-law (Henry Woodhope) was also present but he did not participate in their conversation and instead looked out the window. Mr Segundus āfeared that he might feel himself neglectedā and talked to him about Strange. How thoughtful and observant. Of course, he is a kind person and surely an amazing teacher
Mr Honeyfoot defending Mr Segundus against Strangeās downright rude remarks upon their first encounter ā āSir!ā āI must be you to speak to this gentleman with more respectā ā- made me appreciate their friendship so much. He is basically doing āhe said no picklesā routine (he is not)
āChildermass knew the worldā oh so you knew no one loved old documents more than Mr Segundus? Reader you need to pick his brain for deciphering Kingās book
I do think that growth is about first assuming that Segundus and Childermass only have a limited interaction and then realising they are in a parallel state, which is absolutely fundamental to the story, and has such a unique, fascinating dynamic that is destined to carry on even after the story ends, and losing sht over it. Also loved that TV series started with Segundus and Childermass and ended with them too, they got it
watched jsmn and then read the whole book in a week so iām thinking abt segundus - the idea that segundus is a primary johannite on acct of strangeās magic, and his friendship with segundus is so interesting to me because segundus is described as (1) a genuinely good gentleman, (2) an avid lover of magic, and (3) a biographer and close friend of one of the most powerful magicians in 300 years. and i was thinking abt childermass as usual - but what kind of insane post-canon relationship would the two have, when childermassā egging him on is the reason segundus picks up enough courage to ādo the magicā??? like strange making summoning dreams was enough to nab segundus the first time - can u imagine the levels of worship this man would secretly cultivate for the 1 dude who like is the face of a new era of magic PLUS the dude who pushed him into actually DOING magic??!
Well I think itāll be funny if, in jsamn post-canon universe, Segundus wrote an academic paper and sought advice from Childermass. He provided great feedback in terms of both amount & quality. Naturally, Segundus asked him to be his co-author, but Childermass refused because he didnāt actually write the paper; Segundus couldnāt stand to be credited as a sole author, so he got permission from Childermass to mention him in the dedication, in which Segundus spared an entire page to detail the invaluable support and the honest yet kind words his friend offered, which, Segundus expressed, he will be forever in debt for. Childermass was half-alarmed and half-struck by his friendās sincerity and earnestness.
I think I just like two people being stubborn out of their mutual respect and care
Because my go-to motivation for reading books is āI want something like JSMN/something that is related to JSMN,ā I tend to read regency or historical books. There are also some books based on real queer history in Georgian times.
ā¢ Learned by Heart by Emma Donoghue
A story about Eliza Raine, an Indian-descent girl, who fell in love with a schoolmate, Anne Lister (THE Anne Lister). It consists of flashbacks and the present time, and is mostly set in York. Moving, but the reality - historical facts are sad.
ā¢ Radical Love by Neil Blakmore
A story about John Church, a gay priest who was involved in a homosexual scandal in the 19th century. Set in London. Extremely dark, if you are unfamiliar with the authorās previous works, you should brace for it.
Just found out about this book this morning and already bought it from the queer bookstore. Itās gonna be a great companion for my special interests (queer history, and JSMN)
Also loved the fact that the most goth, brooding, sort of romantic, magician-looking man in jsamn was beautifully played by an Italian Yorkshireman. I think that was neat.
My random headcanon on whether characters from jsamn have done a ground tour, based on nothing
Norell: No. He was financially capable, but he just outright refused to go travelling abroad
Strange: maybe could not afford? Maybe only one city? Like Paris?
Segungus: No. Poor guy.
Lascelles: ofc yes. Cannot stop bragging about it.
Drawlight: maybe accompanied someone rich as a companion
(Childermass: I think he visited quite a lot of places in Europe as a sailor)
Iām going on a trip to Italy for the first time, so I naturally look up Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell for reference. The aesthetics of that book are mainly Gothic architecture and some nature (stones, winds, rains, and trees, all available in Yorkshire, less so in London). But maybe because Susanna Clarke spent time in Spain and Italy, there is an element of them, too. It is so interesting that the coldness of Northern England can mix with the warmth of Southern Europe. This is something I don't know what to call (can be Romanticism? Art history-wise??), but it shows how unique the world of Susanna Clarke is.
Like these paintings by Hubert Robert, which depict the ancient ruins in Italy, remind me of the Abbey ruins in Northern England, aka āKingās Roadā.
Annnd Anne Radcliffe! Her Gothic novels are typically set in Italy, and I guess there was an image of this eeriness in Italy, too. Susanna Clarke is also a fan of Radcliffe, so it all makes senseā¦
Iām going on a trip to Italy for the first time, so I naturally look up Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell for reference. The aesthetics of that book are mainly Gothic architecture and some nature (stones, winds, rains, and trees, all available in Yorkshire, less so in London). But maybe because Susanna Clarke spent time in Spain and Italy, there is an element of them, too. It is so interesting that the coldness of Northern England can mix with the warmth of Southern Europe. This is something I don't know what to call (can be Romanticism? Art history-wise??), but it shows how unique the world of Susanna Clarke is.
Like these paintings by Hubert Robert, which depict the ancient ruins in Italy, remind me of the Abbey ruins in Northern England, aka āKingās Roadā.
I donāt mean to scare you but whoa
But seriously, Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell is an excellent example that a historically accurate historical book can be critical of racism, imperialism, colonialism, sexism, and class division. Stephen Black, Lady Pole, and John Childermass all embodied the unfair and brutal nature of the English society (ofc not limited to that) - its structural violence embedded into the society. Susanna Clarkeās other works also feature these themes. I only wish there were an insight into queer beings. It is still possible to analyse and do a queer reading, but that aspect is less explicit than the others.
Btw iāve been in a great need of this particular book
Abstract:
Regency England was a pivotal time, remembered for its political uncertainty, with a changing monarchy, the Napoleonic Wars, and a population explosion in London. In Susanna Clarkeās fantasy novel Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell, the era is also witness to the unexpected return of magic. Locating the consequences of this eruption of magical unreason within the context of Englandās imperial history, this study examines Merlin and his legacy, the roles of magicians throughout history, the mythology of disenchantment, the racism at work in the character of Stephen Black, the meaning behind the fantasy of magicās return, and the Englishness of English magic itself. Looking at the larger historical context of magic and its links to colonialism, this inaugural treatment offers both a fuller understanding of the ethical visions underlying Clarkeās groundbreaking novel of madness intertwined with magic, while challenging readers to rethink connections among national identity, rationality, and power.
Iām watching deleted scenes from the JSMN TV series (on DVD, welcome to 2025), and in that one scene iām just admiring how main character Mr Childermass is. He doesn't utter a word here, just standing and being judgmental. just serving main character
