Surprised, as well

Quick Index Board Index Home FAQ Site Map

View thread | Previous message | Next message

Surprised, as well Written by Annalise (3/9/2011 1:23 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Jane & Frank, penned by Frances G

This engagement always takes me by surprise, but then I think, "Of course!" When they met, it was most likely in a party of equals while in Weymouth. She was elegant, beautiful, and accomplished, and probably showing to her best advantage among friends.

Frank was handsome, fun-loving, with a sparkling and entertaining personality. What's more natural than for these two young and, at the time, carefree people to fall in love? Speaking from personal experience, I think it's quite common for a reserved and more contemplative person to fall in love with a charming, witty, life-of-the-party type. (My husband and I fit this description fairly closely). Also, think Darcy and Elizabeth.

Jane knew it was wrong to enter a secret engagement, but it seems like they were head-over-heels in love, and prudence couldn't hope to prevail. That's always been my take on Frank and Jane.

Previous message | Next message | Board index

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

Surprised, as well Annalise (3/9/2011 1:23 a.m.)
- Frank's attraction Ramya (3/9/2011 1:39 a.m.)
  - Completely agree... Annalise (3/9/2011 1:56 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.)
  - Similar to the other Jane Graciela (3/9/2011 8:21 a.m.)
- Jane and Frank, Emma and Mr Knightley Nina RG (3/9/2011 6:27 a.m.)
- A few things I still don't understand about Frank... Anne-Marie (3/10/2011 8:11 p.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.)
        
        Exactly so! nfm   Stephanie (3/17/2011 4:51 p.m.)
        
        Paying calls on Jane   Bridget D (3/18/2011 6:34 a.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.)
Jane and Frank have much in common Anne-Marie (3/9/2011 9:17 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.)
- 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.)
        
        Yes- Jane Fairfax is very human   Ramya (3/11/2011 8:16 a.m.)
        
        Jane Fairfax   Nikki N (3/12/2011 5:32 a.m.)
        
        Thanks, Nikki, ...   gianni (3/12/2011 11:52 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.)
        
        Okay, thanks :) nfm   BarbaraB (3/15/2011 8:57 p.m.)
        
        Frank & Caroline   Robbin (3/17/2011 11:22 p.m.)
        
        Thanks Nikki.   Reeba (3/12/2011 4:23 p.m.)
        
        self control   Nikki N (3/14/2011 5:57 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.)
  - Emma and Mansfield Park Nikki N (3/10/2011 1:46 a.m.)
    - Enjoyed this post, thanks nfm BarbaraB (3/10/2011 10:28 a.m.)
    - So it wasn't only ... gianni (3/10/2011 1:52 p.m.)
  - Very good comparisons here and.... jeffrey (3/10/2011 9:28 a.m.)

Groupread is maintained by Myretta with WebBBS 3.21.

View thread | Previous message | Next message Board index

- Jane Austen | Republic of Pemberley -

Quick Index

Home

Site Map

JAInfo