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Shifting identities Written by Frances G (2/15/2011 10:56 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, I am not inclined to be so severe on Harriet (long), penned by Anne-Marie

The episode at Fords (Ch 27) about the ribbon really illustrates your comment that Harriet does not know who she is:

"Should I send it to Mrs. Goddard's, ma'am?" asked Mrs. Ford. "Yes -- no -- yes, to Mrs. Goddard's. Only my pattern gown is at Hartfield. No, you shall send it to Hartfield, if you please. But then, Mrs. Goddard will want to see it. And I could take the pattern gown home any day. But I shall want the ribbon directly -- so it had better go to Hartfield -- at least the ribbon. You could make it into two parcels, Mrs. Ford, could not you?"

She changes her mind 6 times in one short paragraph, and then tries to have it both ways.

I've always thought that Harriet was a very simple-minded girl, but now I'm not so sure. There is no one else who counterbalances the influence of the powerful Emma Woodhouse. So, if Harriet is still torn between two identities, it's her own strength or her comfort zone that's the counterweight. Something to ponder.

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Ch23: Sadness for the Martins; Perturbed with Emma! jeffrey (2/14/2011 1:23 p.m.)

seem to have behaved extremely well Stephanie (2/15/2011 11:25 a.m.)
- Yes, excellent quotes from Ch 21 which indeed.... jeffrey (2/15/2011 12:32 p.m.)
Emma does not learn her lesson Glenn (2/14/2011 2:10 p.m.)
- What always makes me laugh here... Erica M. (2/14/2011 6:35 p.m.)
  - I am sure I had much rather hear you. Stephanie (2/15/2011 5:18 p.m.)
    - Good point Erica M. (2/15/2011 8:11 p.m.)
      - Harriet Unintentially Insults Emma?   Jane Marie (2/16/2011 6:27 a.m.)
        
        if there is any difference nobody would ever find it out   Stephanie (2/16/2011 6:43 p.m.)
        
        Perhaps Jane Fairfax's   Ramya (2/16/2011 11:13 p.m.)
        
        Your Points Fit into the Plot   Jane Marie (2/17/2011 8:51 a.m.)
- While the major share... Reeba (2/14/2011 2:41 p.m.)
  - the carriages spoken for Stephanie (2/15/2011 11:31 a.m.)
  - But in Chapter 22 we learn Kathleen Glancy (2/14/2011 4:36 p.m.)
    - returning a call Nikki N (2/15/2011 6:15 a.m.)
      - Without scruple -- without apology Stephanie (2/15/2011 5:37 p.m.)
    - Proposed quarter of an hour. Reeba (2/14/2011 4:49 p.m.)
      - *Returning* Elizabeth Martin's visit.   Reeba (2/14/2011 4:54 p.m.)
        
        a note had been prepared and left for [Harriet]   Stephanie (2/15/2011 12:09 p.m.)
        
        Harriet didn`t spend time with Miss Martin   Graciela (2/14/2011 5:14 p.m.)
        
        Thank you, Graciela - and Reeba   Kathleen Glancy (2/14/2011 6:04 p.m.)
        
        I don't think she did.   Reeba (2/14/2011 6:17 p.m.)
        
        We can certainly agree   Kathleen Glancy (2/14/2011 7:06 p.m.)
        
        Yet, ...   gianni (2/15/2011 12:01 a.m.)
        
        Well, I do usually pity the poor silly child   Kathleen Glancy (2/15/2011 1:53 p.m.)
        
        Point well- taken...and as she has been educated under....   jeffrey (2/15/2011 4:40 p.m.)
        
        oops, yes. I got carried away :) nfm   Reeba (2/14/2011 5:23 p.m.)
  - Harriet totally bewitched and cast under a spell by Emma? jeffrey (2/14/2011 3:40 p.m.)
    - I think Harriet's... Reeba (2/14/2011 4:36 p.m.)
      - Thanks for mining these telling little details.....   jeffrey (2/14/2011 5:04 p.m.)
        
        Just want to shake them both, don't you? Emma is the   AnnetteJ (2/14/2011 6:03 p.m.)
        
        I am not inclined to be so severe on Harriet (long)   Anne-Marie (2/14/2011 10:08 p.m.)
        
        Shifting identities   Frances G (2/15/2011 10:56 p.m.)
        
        weak-minded   Nikki N (2/15/2011 11:53 p.m.)
        
        I agree that the greater fault is Emma's in this matter. I   AnnetteJ (2/15/2011 8:43 a.m.)
        
        I do give other examples as well. :) nfm   Reeba (2/15/2011 9:41 a.m.)
        
        Yes, and Emma oblivious to Harriet's present situation....   jeffrey (2/15/2011 8:31 a.m.)
        
        Those are Mr Knightly's...   Reeba (2/15/2011 9:09 a.m.)

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