Re: marriage
In my opinion, this is what a marriage between Elinor Dashwood and Colonel Brandon would look like. They would get along well, they would have real esteem and affection for each other, but no passion.
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A few months back, I went to the chapter where the family are discussing Lydia and Wickham. I went with the intention of proving a point, was taken aback when I realised it could be interpreted...
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Suzanne O Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------As for your view that Jane will be just as gullible in the future, I'm not sure where you get that from, but I'm sure she will...
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Suzanne O Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> As I quoted below, Austen describes her> understanding as "excellent," which certainly> argues for her being...
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Jane is certainly not quick to perceive evil. But let's ask a question here: what does she lose by it?If she were certain that Caroline was nasty, would it have made a difference? She might not have...
View ArticleThe Too-Good Sister/Daughter/Mother
That so many writers and readers alike enjoy a "bad Jane" does not surprise me, nor does the dynamic discussion about Jane's relative merits. This hints at a key reason why Austen's Pride and...
View ArticleRe: arranged marriages
Yes. That's my point: I think the modern search for a soul-mate has obscured the meaning and importance, even the spirituality, of an earlier perspective on marriage. We may consider it outdated now,...
View ArticleRe: The Too-Good Sister/Daughter/Mother
This is very interesting! I won't respond to the particulars you give because this isn't really my field. But you clarified my thoughts on the subject and so I'll place mine here.While there may be a...
View ArticleMathematical model of Pride and Prejudice
I came across this article on Mathematical model of Pride and Prejudice and felt I had to share it with people who might appreciate the premise. Apparently, the relationship between Darcy and Lizzy...
View ArticleRe: The Too-Good Sister/Daughter/Mother
Lizzy and Femme,I think you're misreading things if you regard Jane as an archetype rather than a character. She was, as I understand it, based on Jane Austen's own sister, Cassandra, and the...
View ArticleClarification
Jim, I appreciate your points. Let me clarify.I think some people do read Lizzie as a proto-feminist, and I think some people project a doormat character onto Jane. I think both are a mistake. I think...
View ArticleRe: The Too-Good Sister/Daughter/Mother
Well, as valid as these analyses may be, I don't think they get to the reality of what happens in so much of the FF and comment threads I've seen. I might agree if I were only seeing a leaning toward...
View Articlewhoops that's candy striper...dratted auto correct ha ha. NFM(nfm)
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View ArticleRe: whoops that's candy striper...dratted auto correct ha ha. NFM
Lizbeth,I was kinda hopin' that's what you actually meant. Hafta admit I kinda enjoyed the image of Jane removing her candy striper uniform.JIM
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