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Mr. Woodhouse Written by BarbaraB (3/14/2011 2:34 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Chapter 50 - Mr W, penned by Lisa Dalrymple

There has been some discussion of Mr. Woodhouse but not as much as sometimes in the past, especially on the EMMA board itself.

I have always been perplexed by Mr. Woodhouse's attitude towards others getting married when he allowed it of himself to do so. Some say that maybe he wasn't against it back when he did it but regardless, it is a form of selfishness in my opinion to try to bend others to your present opinion when you got to live the life you pleased when you wished it. The irony is that if those in love followed Mr. W's prescription, it would lead to much unhappiness, a known deterrent to good health. :) I guess Mr. Woodhouse will just be Mr. Woodhouse.

I read somewhere that Mr. Woodhouse is symbolic of a policy of isolationism and a lack of mobility. (I might have come across it in a couple of sources.) There was some discussion of it but I don't remember most of what was said. Just thought I'd mention it. It might shed some light on Mr. W's penchant for a confined, non-expanding society. ??? :)

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Chapter 50 - Mr W Lisa Dalrymple (3/14/2011 1:57 p.m.)

In defense of Mr. Woodhouse, ... gianni (3/15/2011 11:01 p.m.)
- I think you've explained just the ticket for Mr. Woodhouse jeffrey (3/16/2011 8:37 a.m.)
  - Very interesting and I think you are right:D (nfm) Nina RG (3/16/2011 12:18 p.m.)
  - I like it! - thanks to everyone for their input. nfm Lisa Dalrymple (3/16/2011 9:20 a.m.)
  - An Interesting Idea, Jeffrey BarbaraB (3/16/2011 9:14 a.m.)
Mr. Woodhouse hits his lowest point Ramya (3/14/2011 8:01 p.m.)
- LOL! I blame Emma for this. Reeba (3/15/2011 5:51 p.m.)
- I can't but agree Kathleen Glancy (3/15/2011 2:36 p.m.)
  - Tee-Hee... BarbaraB (3/15/2011 6:13 p.m.)
Marriage Bridget D (3/14/2011 3:30 p.m.)
Personally I think... Reeba (3/14/2011 2:51 p.m.)
- Hmmmmm, well... BarbaraB (3/14/2011 3:39 p.m.)
  - Oh yes, Mr Woodhouse himself is... Reeba (3/14/2011 7:39 p.m.)
Mr. Woodhouse BarbaraB (3/14/2011 2:34 p.m.)
- Get thee to the "Woodhouse Defense League" forthwith... jeffrey (3/14/2011 5:00 p.m.)
  - LOL, I actually... BarbaraB (3/14/2011 6:31 p.m.)

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