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Jane & Frank Written by Frances G (3/9/2011 12:49 a.m.)

Even after many re-reads, I am always surprised about Jane Fairfax and Frank Churchill's engagement.

First, a secret engagement seems so out of character for Jane. She is elegant, reserved, always proper. And a secret engagement seems so improper. Since she's reserved, I guess she can hide a secret, but I never see any hints that she is not a perfect lady.

Second, I don't see the compatibility between Jane and Frank. Again, Jane is the proper lady and Frank seems to be anything but the proper gentleman. Mr. Knightley points out that Frank could have done his duty and visited his father upon his marriage. Jane seems so upright that I think this would be her view too. Frank's flirtations with Emma clearly hurt Jane but she forgives him, and we don't really see why.

What do others think? Are you as puzzled as I am about why Jane is attached to Frank?

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Jane & Frank Frances G (3/9/2011 12:49 a.m.)

[paired] on a more perfect plan Stephanie (3/9/2011 3:07 p.m.)
- Indeed, this is a common thread... gianni (3/9/2011 11:03 p.m.)
  - Very good comparisons here and.... jeffrey (3/10/2011 9:28 a.m.)
  - Emma and Mansfield Park Nikki N (3/10/2011 1:46 a.m.)
    - So it wasn't only ... gianni (3/10/2011 1:52 p.m.)
    - Enjoyed this post, thanks nfm BarbaraB (3/10/2011 10:28 a.m.)
Jane and Frank have much in common Anne-Marie (3/9/2011 9:17 a.m.)
- Still surprised Frances G (3/9/2011 11:31 p.m.)
  - Hints: ... gianni (3/10/2011 1:07 a.m.)
    - hints to the relationship but Frances G (3/10/2011 10:24 p.m.)
      - Jane herself ...   gianni (3/10/2011 10:55 p.m.)
        
        shallow   Frances G (3/11/2011 12:16 a.m.)
        
        Perhaps she isn't as sublime...   Reeba (3/11/2011 6:30 a.m.)
        
        Jane Fairfax   Nikki N (3/12/2011 5:32 a.m.)
        
        Thanks Nikki.   Reeba (3/12/2011 4:23 p.m.)
        
        self control   Nikki N (3/14/2011 5:57 a.m.)
        
        The Secret Engagement   BarbaraB (3/12/2011 3:25 p.m.)
        
        comprehend the exact nature of [Frank's] situation   Stephanie (3/15/2011 2:29 p.m.)
        
        Frank & Caroline   Robbin (3/17/2011 11:22 p.m.)
        
        Okay, thanks :) nfm   BarbaraB (3/15/2011 8:57 p.m.)
        
        Thanks, Nikki, ...   gianni (3/12/2011 11:52 a.m.)
        
        Yes- Jane Fairfax is very human   Ramya (3/11/2011 8:16 a.m.)
- Jane accepted the job of a governess only after... Reeba (3/9/2011 10:33 a.m.)
  - I agree. After what he said at Box Hill Kathleen Glancy (3/9/2011 12:18 p.m.)
Surprised, as well Annalise (3/9/2011 1:23 a.m.)
- A few things I still don't understand about Frank... Anne-Marie (3/10/2011 8:11 p.m.)
  - Illicit love.... Reeba (3/11/2011 6:41 a.m.)
    - Jane and Illicit love Bridget D (3/13/2011 7:56 a.m.)
      - Reprehensible Feelings Robbin (3/14/2011 12:03 a.m.)
        
        illicit love Nikki N (3/14/2011 4:33 a.m.)
  - Yes, I know what you mean BarbaraB (3/10/2011 11:08 p.m.)
    - It was better to pay [his attentions], then Stephanie (3/15/2011 2:10 p.m.)
      - The Problem   BarbaraB (3/15/2011 9:09 p.m.)
        
        Paying calls on Jane   Bridget D (3/18/2011 6:34 a.m.)
        
        Exactly so! nfm   Stephanie (3/17/2011 4:51 p.m.)
- Jane and Frank, Emma and Mr Knightley Nina RG (3/9/2011 6:27 a.m.)
- Frank's attraction Ramya (3/9/2011 1:39 a.m.)
  - Similar to the other Jane Graciela (3/9/2011 8:21 a.m.)
  - Jane's feelings, and Emma's regret Nikki N (3/9/2011 6:07 a.m.)
    - doomed to blindness Stephanie (3/9/2011 4:30 p.m.)
  - Completely agree... Annalise (3/9/2011 1:56 a.m.)

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