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Harriet is dazzled by the fact that Emma, the uncrowned Written by AnnetteJ (2/1/2011 9:37 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, I think Harriet is weak, penned by kathleen (elder)

queen of HIghbury, is paying so much attention to her. Harriet seems like a very pretty girl of not more than average intellegence who is suddenly the object of Emma's need to find a way to pass the time by matchmaking. She does from time to time seem to be aware that she is does owe the Martins more loyalty (she is very effusive in her initial praise of the family) but Emma's criticism of the entire family (but especially the rival, Robert) makes her doubt her own ability to see their worth. AFter all, Miss Woodhouse is so grand that she couldn't possibly be wrong! But I can excuse Harriet's weakness more easily than Emma's persistent wrong-headedness in ignoring the evidence that the Martins are very respectable people who would be a good influence on Harriet.

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Is Harriet Blameless? Jane Marie (2/1/2011 9:03 a.m.)

I think Harriet is weak kathleen (elder) (2/1/2011 9:17 a.m.)
- Harriet is dazzled by the fact that Emma, the uncrowned AnnetteJ (2/1/2011 9:37 a.m.)
  - Emma's persistent wrong-headedness Sarah Yorkshire (2/1/2011 10:51 a.m.)
    - This is what I cannot understand. Why would it have AnnetteJ (2/1/2011 11:02 a.m.)
      - The same reason as what...   Reeba (2/1/2011 11:12 a.m.)
        
        As an older friend of mine once remarked, "The good   AnnetteJ (2/1/2011 12:52 p.m.)
        
        I'm sure it still exists in some form nfm   Reeba (2/1/2011 1:00 p.m.)
        
        Let's stay on topic. Thanks. :-)   kathleen (elder) (2/1/2011 2:05 p.m.)
        
        Something I've always wondered about this...   Erica M. (2/1/2011 5:30 p.m.)
      - Class Sarah Yorkshire (2/1/2011 11:22 a.m.)
    - I don't get the feeling that... Reeba (2/1/2011 11:18 a.m.)
      - To be good at something...   Rabab (2/1/2011 11:39 a.m.)
        
        I agree   Laraine (2/1/2011 3:01 p.m.)
        
        Emma the novel-ist!   Rabab (2/2/2011 6:59 a.m.)
      - One and the same events... Patricia AA (2/1/2011 3:06 p.m.)
        
        I didn't say that :) Reeba (2/1/2011 4:33 p.m.)
Were it not for Emma's misguided influence... jeffrey (2/1/2011 10:13 a.m.)
- I too think that Harriet would have Patricia AA (2/1/2011 10:32 a.m.)
No, she isn't. :) Reeba (2/1/2011 12:04 p.m.)
- Just remembered another very important point. Reeba (2/1/2011 4:59 p.m.)
  - Harriet's Character Jane Marie (2/1/2011 7:16 p.m.)
  - Harriet may not consider [any] body tiresome Stephanie (2/3/2011 5:18 p.m.)
Harriet and Emma (Sorry, long) BarbaraB (2/2/2011 12:00 a.m.)
- Love your post! And I agree with you:) (nfm) Nina RG (2/2/2011 6:01 a.m.)
- Thank you Barbara for... Reeba (2/2/2011 8:34 a.m.)
  - Harriet Sarah Yorkshire (2/2/2011 9:24 a.m.)
  - You're Welcome:)--About age and and influence, etc. BarbaraB (2/2/2011 1:21 p.m.)
  - she is sweet, docile and not clever or unduly intelligent Frances G (2/3/2011 12:01 a.m.)
    - IMO Mr Knightley is judging Harriet the.... Reeba (2/3/2011 5:03 a.m.)
      - Harriet is a Pushover   Robbin (2/3/2011 12:15 p.m.)
        
        Only a draper.   Reeba (2/3/2011 4:22 p.m.)
        
        Under Emma’s spell   Robbin (2/4/2011 12:25 a.m.)
        
        I would go further   Nikki N (2/4/2011 12:55 a.m.)
        
        Good points, I agree! (:D) nfm   Robbin (2/4/2011 1:02 a.m.)
        
        I see it differently.   Reeba (2/4/2011 2:44 a.m.)
        
        Gratitude & Influence   Robbin (2/4/2011 8:11 p.m.)
        
        It depends on the way...   Reeba (2/5/2011 3:09 a.m.)
        
        PS:   Reeba (2/5/2011 3:14 a.m.)
        
        Time to stop   Myretta (2/5/2011 7:49 a.m.)
        
        I agree -- a world of difference between Bingley &   AnnetteJ (2/4/2011 8:30 a.m.)
        
        Martins and Harriet   Bridget D (2/4/2011 4:24 p.m.)
        
        Harriet as a plaything...   Patricia AA (2/4/2011 7:43 p.m.)
        
        Harriet   Bridget D (2/5/2011 2:15 a.m.)
        
        Harriet and the Martins   Bridget D (2/5/2011 3:32 a.m.)
        
        Who's Harriet to say no??   Reeba (2/5/2011 3:53 a.m.)
        
        Harriet   Bridget D (2/5/2011 4:29 a.m.)
        
        I wouldn't minimize the importance...   Reeba (2/5/2011 5:11 a.m.)
        
        Harriet's talk   Bridget D (2/5/2011 6:27 a.m.)
        
        I agree to disagree....   Reeba (2/5/2011 7:26 a.m.)
        
        Emma and Lady Cat   Nikki N (2/5/2011 6:40 a.m.)
        
        Harriet, Blingley etc   Bridget D (2/5/2011 7:15 a.m.)
        
        That's exactly the way I see it (nfm)   Frances G (2/3/2011 10:00 p.m.)

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