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I agree that wit would often go flying 5 feet.. Written by Rabab (1/31/2011 11:27 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Proper sport of boy and girls, penned by Robbin

... above Harriet's head, but when a penetrating comprehension such as Miss Taylor's is not to be had... one must be content to the pleasures of indulging in wit for wit's sake ;)

Though I do think that what she says is witty, I agree with you that it probably isn't satirical, as Emma shows no sign of recognizing the discrepancies behind what she so incisively exposes. Perhaps the satire is all JA's but as the IGnobel guys say "first make people laugh, and then make them think."

So, perhaps, Emma might yet awaken to the power behind her own humor... and if she were with someone other than Harriet, she might do it sooner.

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Emma and Men - group read focus Melinda Mary (1/28/2011 9:43 a.m.)

a single woman of good fortune Nikki N (1/31/2011 1:10 a.m.)
- somebody very superior to any one [] seen yet, to [marry] Stephanie (1/31/2011 2:11 p.m.)
- A very smug Emma. Emma certainly embodies some AnnetteJ (1/31/2011 6:35 a.m.)
  - Proper sport of boys and girls. Reeba (1/31/2011 1:39 p.m.)
  - Sarcasm, wit, irony, satire... Rabab (1/31/2011 8:56 a.m.)
    - LOL, it is mean spirited... Patricia AA (1/31/2011 6:15 p.m.)
      - Miss Bates   Bridget D (2/1/2011 12:59 a.m.)
        
        Differing perspective   Patricia AA (2/1/2011 1:12 a.m.)
        
        Emma and her father   Bridget D (2/2/2011 1:54 p.m.)
      - if [Emma's] father were not by Stephanie (1/31/2011 9:18 p.m.)
        
        Fair enough... Patricia AA (1/31/2011 9:58 p.m.)
    - Substitute Illigitimate Birth (Harriet's) Jane Marie (1/31/2011 12:34 p.m.)
    - Proper sport of boy and girls Robbin (1/31/2011 10:27 a.m.)
      - I agree that wit would often go flying 5 feet.. Rabab (1/31/2011 11:27 a.m.)
    - And she does go on to qualify her sweeping statement Kathleen Glancy (1/31/2011 9:47 a.m.)
      - From what I can gather, Emma has never ventured into   AnnetteJ (1/31/2011 11:13 a.m.)
        
        But I'm not suggesting Mr Woodhouse...   Tarn (2/9/2011 12:09 p.m.)
        
        Miss Bates and Emma   Bridget D (2/1/2011 12:56 a.m.)
        
        No respect at all for Miss Bates?   Robbin (2/1/2011 1:46 p.m.)
        
        Miss Bates   Bridget D (2/2/2011 2:25 p.m.)
        
        A Respectable Lady   Robbin (2/3/2011 6:35 p.m.)
        
        Also from CH:5   Reeba (1/31/2011 3:01 p.m.)
        
        From Ch. 11:   Nina RG (1/31/2011 12:01 p.m.)
        
        Or Miss Taylor as companion before her wedding? nfm   Stephanie (1/31/2011 2:00 p.m.)
        
        Poor Mr. Woodhouse couldn't have survived   Ramya (1/31/2011 3:22 p.m.)

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