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Another view of Harriet's "Martin" stories Written by Erica M. (1/27/2011 10:58 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Miss Woodhouse was so great a personage in Highbury,, penned by Stephanie

This is a very good point. We are getting everything filtered through Emma; who knows what she discounted as she listened to Harriet.

But even so, we know Harriet did mention the Martins' possession. Perhaps, though, she did so because it's what others do.

Without straying too far into Austenuations, in JA's other books we see many characters discuss the possessions and status of others, even those who aren't shallow or materialistic. Here we know Highbury is a gossiping town, and I'm sure if a neighbor got some new possession the entire town would be gabbing about it for days. It's possible Harriet is mentioning all this because she knows it's the "thing" when you're describing other people.

As you say, though, we must wait and see what Harriet has to say for herself. :-)

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Emma the Snob -- her terrible attitude toward Robert AnnetteJ (1/26/2011 11:37 a.m.)

Harriet was Emma's doll Glenn (1/26/2011 12:24 p.m.)
- Yes, that whole concept of Harriet being a gentleman's AnnetteJ (1/26/2011 12:31 p.m.)
- she could never believe that in the same situation Stephanie (1/26/2011 4:42 p.m.)
  - I understood this .. Reeba (1/26/2011 4:53 p.m.)
    - certainly was not clever, Stephanie (1/26/2011 5:16 p.m.)
      - Well... that would have been Ramya (1/26/2011 5:22 p.m.)
  - Emma's strong sense of identity Anne-Marie (1/26/2011 6:10 p.m.)
- Harriet was brought to Hartfield.. Reeba (1/26/2011 7:55 p.m.)
  - seeming [] so artlessly impressed Stephanie (1/27/2011 9:49 a.m.)
    - I agree there. Reeba (1/27/2011 3:52 p.m.)
      - Miss Woodhouse was so great a personage in Highbury, Stephanie (1/27/2011 4:40 p.m.)
        
        Another view of Harriet's "Martin" stories Erica M. (1/27/2011 10:58 p.m.)
  - That's not how I read it Nina RG (1/27/2011 11:43 a.m.)
    - I don't think that either. Reeba (1/27/2011 3:39 p.m.)
    - Me Either BarbaraB (1/27/2011 4:29 p.m.)
      - Hmmm. I'm beginning to give up...   Reeba (1/27/2011 5:23 p.m.)
        
        Harriet   BarbaraB (1/27/2011 10:50 p.m.)
        
        Harriet has a blind trust in Miss Woodhouse   Nina RG (1/28/2011 4:51 a.m.)
        
        Harriet   Bridget D (1/29/2011 2:55 a.m.)
        
        Mr Martin the dilatory reader   Tom P2 (1/31/2011 10:27 p.m.)
        
        LOL   Patricia AA (1/31/2011 11:39 p.m.)
        
        Good Catch nfm   BarbaraB (1/31/2011 11:47 p.m.)
        
        Well said! (:D) nfm   Robbin (2/1/2011 12:19 a.m.)
- Not entirely Emma's invention Tarn (1/28/2011 8:29 a.m.)
youthful naivete' for one... jeffrey (1/26/2011 12:33 p.m.)
- Mr. Knightley thought highly of [the Martins] Stephanie (1/31/2011 8:17 p.m.)
Emma’s snobbery Robbin (1/26/2011 1:29 p.m.)
- Personally I think Reeba (1/26/2011 4:00 p.m.)
- Selective snobbery? Ramya (1/26/2011 5:18 p.m.)
  - Emma's attitude to her governess Nikki N (1/27/2011 1:29 a.m.)
    - Governesses and class Bridget D (1/29/2011 3:33 a.m.)
  - He had still a small house in Highbury Stephanie (1/27/2011 9:44 a.m.)
I agree Laraine (1/26/2011 4:03 p.m.)
I felt the same way about Emma, particularly when she says Bhearni (1/26/2011 4:05 p.m.)
I agree with Tamtam (1/27/2011 11:00 a.m.)
Emma and Class BarbaraB (1/27/2011 5:39 p.m.)
- Had Ch4 on my paper but forgot to include it BarbaraB (1/27/2011 6:46 p.m.)
- Well - said! I think that Austen was treading on AnnetteJ (1/28/2011 8:35 a.m.)

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