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Harriet Unintentially Insults Emma? Written by Jane Marie (2/16/2011 6:27 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Good point, penned by Erica M.

Taste is subjective.

Suppose the taste of the gathering is for Italian Opera, but the mucisian plays a country dance, then the muscician has not "taste" - or the music which will appeal to the crowd.

So, Harriet's taste may be for a country dance. However, Mr. Knightly may well appreciate the sweet sounds and complexities of an Italian opera. Since Mr. Knightly does not usually dance, the Italian opera was likely in good taste for him, and likely for the majority in this particular crowd, but not to Harriet.

In this instance, Harriet may not have fit into her company well. Perhaps after being exposed to Italian opera, she may understand it better and grow to like it.

Emma recognises many in the party, most of the party, appreciated Jane's music. So, Emma was ashamed that her skill-level would not accommodate many of her friends taste.

So taste does vary, and because it varies, it tells us much about Emma, her family and friends, and of Harriet.

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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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