Jane Austen Throwdown

Of the jobs that the men in Jane Austen's life or novels pursued, which profession would appeal to you? - for spouse, personally, or in general.

Rector/Clergyman - Edmund Bertram, Edward Ferrars, Henry Tilney, and James Austen

Blake Ritson as Edmund Bertram, Mansfield Park

Lawyer/Barrister - Mr. Shepherd, John Knightley, and Tom Lefroy

James McAvoy as Tom Lefroy, Becoming Jane

Businessman/Entrepreneur - Mr. Gardiner and Henry Austen

Adrian Edmondson as Henry Austen, Miss Austen Regrets

Military Man/Officer - Captain Wentworth, Colonel Brandon, and Charles and Francis Austen

Rupert Penry-Jones as Captain Wentworth, Persuasion 2007