Lovely Matchmakers | Lovely Blog Party

Matchmakers seem to have a bad rap these days, and I think it's time to present the argument that there are some fine matchmakers out there who we should really appreciate for their skill and efforts. (Please proceed with a mildly sarcastic spirit. ;)) I am genuinely excited to see your thoughts after this post for this is a goofy one. Made-up words and all. Shall we begin?

Scuttle 

Scuttle is the authority on everything that everyone needs. Just ask him about dinglehoppers. (No women's beauty routine could be complete without the use of one.) And he wasn't wrong when he added his opinion on how to create a romantic atmosphere for that needed kiss, how to dress stylishly in nothing but a mast and rope, (a skill that every maiden worth her seasalt should find valuable) and other such measures for attracting the prince. Overall, two thumbs up for the effort.

Cogsworth, Lumiere, and Mrs. Potts

You have the best of many worlds with this lot. You have the experience and feminine perspective of Mrs. Potts, the typical surface logic of Cogsworth and the romantic debonair side of Lumiere. Which means you should flatter her, make promises you don't intend to keep, gifts of interest, and above all you must control your temper!

Aunt Gardiner

Perhaps a little unexpected with this recognition but I feel like I can plead my case, or maybe it's her case, hmmm. I can't help but realize that one of the unorthodox ways of being a matchmaker is being a needed and trusted confidante. Which Aunt Gardiner surely was for Lizzy at a very key time as she was just beginning to have first favorable feelings towards Mr. Darcy (Mr. Darcy, of all men!) while on holiday with her aunt who seemed to aid her positive observations of him. 

Lady Harriet

Now here is truly a woman of observation and influence. She is was precisely all that Emma Woodhouse lacked in this department. Impartial and actually in tune with her matchee's (my stars, is that a word, probably not) feelings. Not only did she ensure her pair was often in the same company, but not always allowed to mingle with each other, (distance makes the heart grow fonder as they say), but also she herself ensured to look drab in comparison. Such vainlessness leaves much to be admired, especially in a woman of wealth and family standing at the time. And while Molly did not appreciate the gesture, I find it a valiant goodhearted one. 

Who are some of your favorite conventional, or unconventional literary matchmakers?

Yours truly,

Cordy

P.S. To Emma Woodhouse, note that you aren't listed, please act accordingly. ;)