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Very good comparisons here and.... Written by jeffrey (3/10/2011 9:28 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Indeed, this is a common thread..., penned by gianni

without getting dangerously into "Austenuations" territory and spoilers, can I predict we will find an improvement in Jane Fairfax's guarded/retiring/closed temperament in the concluding chapters?

Also, looking at this list of opposites, it is also encouraging that Miss Austen often describes how the temperament or disposition of one or the other of the happy couples undergoes an obvious improvement (IE: S&S, P&P). So, is it a truism that opposites attract and in a marriage of opposites, is it not often true that opposites compliment each other and support each other's weaknesses?

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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.)

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