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Sir Thomas and acting Written by Erica (9/26/2010 11:16 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Theatricals, penned by Bridget D

In Ch. 13, when Edmund is trying to persuade Tom against acting, he says, "In a general light, private theatricals are open to some objections, but as we ae circumstanced, I think it would be highly injudicious....it would show a great want of feeling on my father's account, absent as he is, and in some degree of danger." And he then goes on to mention Maria's situation being delicate.

So I don't know if the issue is that Sir Thomas himself objects to private theatricals, but that for the Bertrams to be engaging in such while their father is gone is what is objectionable.

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Theatricals: Impropriety & more Whiggery. Rachel G (9/23/2010 3:33 p.m.)

Modest theatricals vs. extravaganzas? Barb JA (9/24/2010 8:39 a.m.)
- Theatricals Bridget D (9/25/2010 1:48 a.m.)
  - Jane Austen family theatricals Ramya (9/25/2010 12:14 p.m.)
    - Theatricals Bridget D (9/26/2010 2:58 a.m.)
      - Sir Thomas and acting   Erica (9/26/2010 11:16 a.m.)
        
        Also...   Julie P. (9/26/2010 12:25 p.m.)
        
        The issue? Both, I think.   Rachel G (9/26/2010 6:47 p.m.)
        
        acting   Bridget D (9/27/2010 1:21 a.m.)

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