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What are their judgments based on? Written by LauraMarie (9/17/2010 1:35 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Agree with your analysis, penned by Nicki

Nicki, I think you bring up a really good point about people only seeing what they look for - that is, one's perception of the value of something depends on your criteria. Mrs Norris, preoccupied as she is with money, status, etc judges the tree based solely on its monetary value. Dr Grant, with his discerning palate, judges based on the quality of the fruit.

I think it's a pretty important theme in the novel, thinking about the way the various character estimate one another (ie how well do the characters see each other for what they really are?)

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That apricot tree Louise H (9/15/2010 11:13 a.m.)

MP as Political Satire: Charged as a Moor Park Tarn (9/21/2010 9:30 a.m.)
- Amazing! Thank you! nfm Ramya (9/23/2010 11:34 a.m.)
- Terrific! Thanks so much! (:D) nfm Robbin (9/21/2010 11:52 p.m.)
- Amazing..Thank you Tarn Carol (9/21/2010 10:13 p.m.)
- Incredible! Lenora (9/21/2010 9:44 p.m.)
- Wow!! Rachel G (9/21/2010 1:22 p.m.)
Could it be greg (9/17/2010 6:41 a.m.)
What is the point of the Apricot? Rachel G (9/16/2010 2:25 p.m.)
- I agree! Lenora (9/20/2010 5:34 p.m.)
- Good Summation, Rachel G, thank you! nfm Carol (9/17/2010 11:03 p.m.)
- after seeing the picture Sofia L (9/17/2010 4:07 a.m.)
Agree with your analysis Nicki (9/15/2010 5:42 p.m.)
- What are their judgments based on? LauraMarie (9/17/2010 1:35 a.m.)
  - Maybe I'll switch focus... Nicki (9/17/2010 12:33 p.m.)
- Good point about Mrs. Norris's role in both! (nfm) Louise H (9/15/2010 10:08 p.m.)
- Then Mrs. Grant enters the conversation. Stephanie (9/15/2010 7:30 p.m.)
It's another example.. Lisa Dalrymple (9/15/2010 12:41 p.m.)
Dr. Grant doubts the apricot tree's pedigree. Patricia AA (9/15/2010 12:03 p.m.)
- Very enlightening! Isabelle M (9/15/2010 2:53 p.m.)
- Thanks very interesting! (:D) nfm Robbin (9/15/2010 12:43 p.m.)

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