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Thorpe & comparing books. Written by MandyN (4/5/2006 6:04 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, You're right, he's just plain rude, penned by Pennie

I agree Thorpe's behaviour is detestably rude and flashy. I feel quite sorry for Catherine enduring that carriage drive with him.
Can John even read ?* He doesn't appear much interested in Catherine. He prefers to use her to show off his 'curricle-hung'
gig.
Catherine did try to talk of books yet John declares he never reads novels, 'the stupidest things'.
He contridicts himself by saying there hasn't been a tolerable one since Tom Jones except The Monk.
Well, that gives us an idea of Thorpe's tastes !
'The Monk' by Matthew Lewis (1796) was considered shocking by the English public for it's sexual content.
I believe Fielding's 'Tom Jones' is a rather violent book.

From the moment Catherine meets John Thorpe, I think he adds a 'gothic' element to her experiences in Bath.
I wonder if Thorpe is an exemplifies the Gothic pervading English society.

Catherine's experiences in Bath appear to be a combination of what might be expected for the normal girl and those of the Gothic heroine.

* John sneers at 'Camilla' (by one of JA's favourite author's, Fanny Burney). The incident of an old man on a see saw occurs very early in the book indicating John's lack of reading ability.

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Mr. Thorpe Phil (4/4/2006 10:12 a.m.)

JT is the most cringe-worthy character in Austen Delories (4/5/2006 6:10 a.m.)
- It's interesting Deborah Y (4/9/2006 11:06 p.m.)
  - Tempted by the wrong man (or woman?) Maisy (4/10/2006 3:45 p.m.)
- And... BarbaraB (4/5/2006 10:23 p.m.)
Thorpe adding a 'gothic' element. Reeba (4/4/2006 5:22 p.m.)
I totally agree Karon (4/4/2006 2:14 p.m.)
- The guys who go on about their cars Katrina (4/4/2006 2:46 p.m.)
  - He's not very nice in other ways Tracy W (4/4/2006 6:41 p.m.)
    - Making the lodging arrangements Maisy (4/9/2006 5:37 p.m.)
    - You're right, he's just plain rude Pennie (4/4/2006 11:06 p.m.)
      - Thorpe & comparing books.   MandyN (4/5/2006 6:04 p.m.)
        
        Re: Tom Jones   Maisy (4/9/2006 5:21 p.m.)
        
        Bawdy John Thorpe...   MandyN (4/11/2006 5:04 a.m.)

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