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Same here Written by Line (4/8/2008 6:13 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Yes, that's my understanding too., penned by Rae

I interpret this as direct approval from the Omniscient Narrator that Emma's attitude towards the recipients of her charity is the correct one for a would-be benefactress to take. It rubs me a bit the wrong way too, but I don't think the ON wants her readers to criticize Emma as an individual here. (What we think of general attitudes of the time is a different matter!) I distinctly hear JA's own voice coming through in this passage.

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Charity, generosity and good-will Robbin (4/7/2008 3:40 a.m.)

Emma's benevolence (ouch--long!) Ivonne (4/9/2008 9:18 p.m.)
- Let others dwell on guilt and misery… Robbin (4/11/2008 4:02 a.m.)
- Indeed. Thanks for posting this -nfm Maisy (4/10/2008 5:52 p.m.)
  - thanks to you all for your generous words! nfm Ivonne (4/11/2008 6:47 p.m.)
- Well said. nan duval (4/9/2008 9:39 p.m.)
A very different reading Tracy W (4/7/2008 7:29 a.m.)
- Does Emma respect Miss Bates? Robbin (4/9/2008 8:51 a.m.)
  - Emma is setting a bad example for Harriet Anne-Marie (4/9/2008 9:58 a.m.)
    - I agree--well said! nfm (;D) Robbin (4/9/2008 11:32 a.m.)
- Yes, that's my understanding too. Rae (4/7/2008 2:34 p.m.)
  - Same here Line (4/8/2008 6:13 p.m.)
    - Romantic expectations & extraordinary virtues Robbin (4/9/2008 3:34 a.m.)
      - Different definitions I think   Tracy W (4/10/2008 6:50 a.m.)
        
        Emma’s expectations…   Robbin (4/11/2008 4:09 a.m.)
        
        Think we will have to agree to disagree   Tracy W (4/11/2008 11:26 a.m.)
        
        Expectations,   nan duval (4/11/2008 6:55 p.m.)
        
        Right or wrong, we do form expectations   Tracy W (4/12/2008 9:15 a.m.)
      - I am not sure I understand you   Rae (4/9/2008 3:22 p.m.)
        
        I agree   Robbin (4/9/2008 8:23 p.m.)
        
        Emma's expectations...   Kelsey (4/10/2008 12:51 a.m.)
- Two very interesting posts Joan Ellen (4/7/2008 8:40 a.m.)
  - At least two sources of difference Tracy W (4/8/2008 7:49 a.m.)

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