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My focus on Henry's POV got a bit diffused Written by Tom P2 (3/27/2009 5:08 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, So how did you do with your focus?, penned by Lynn

I don't remember posting anything with the word 'focus' in the subject line, but did pay some attention to Henry's point of view.

Probably the biggest things were keeping track of how Catherine comes across (only semi-promising until she started expressing a reluctance to be drawn into the Thorpes' company so very much), and his range of reactions to what she says:

Pounce on it and play with it if it isn't very serious
Pounce on it and provoke thought if it is, except...
Don't pounce, and try not to dwell on it, if it concerns Frederick's 'lively thoughtlessness' (ch19) or the general's temper.

I'm not convinced that that amounts to sweeping things under the carpet, or that he was ever a peace-at-any-price type of peacemaker. His unprecedented defiance is adequately explained by the unprecedented situation.

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So how did you do with your focus? Lynn (3/27/2009 7:54 a.m.)

Accidental focus: Thorpe and the General TimLee (3/29/2009 6:43 p.m.)
First time reader's thoughts Cathy Allen (3/27/2009 10:48 p.m.)
My Robbin (3/27/2009 10:41 p.m.)
re-reading NA Emmeline (3/27/2009 5:40 p.m.)
My focus on Henry's POV got a bit diffused Tom P2 (3/27/2009 5:08 p.m.)
- Thanks, Tom, ... gianni (3/27/2009 9:39 p.m.)
  - About Henry and Isabella (longish, sorry!) Line (3/28/2009 10:38 a.m.)
    - So let me rephrase ... gianni (3/29/2009 3:02 a.m.)
      - Simple, proper prudence combined with filial respect Robbin (3/29/2009 3:17 p.m.)
      - I agree JoAnn (3/29/2009 11:46 a.m.)
    - Henry’s judgment of Isabella & Frederick Robbin (3/29/2009 12:49 a.m.)
    - Interpretations, and the expression 'met with' Tom P2 (3/28/2009 6:47 p.m.)
    - Another alternative ;-) Reeba (3/28/2009 12:41 p.m.)
I didn't have a focus, but learned something new Ellen M (3/27/2009 11:58 a.m.)
At least three surprises Line (3/27/2009 10:04 a.m.)
- One of the points... Reeba (3/27/2009 11:17 a.m.)
  - Exactly why it was such a slip-up... Line (3/27/2009 6:51 p.m.)
    - Financially more attractive. nfm Reeba (3/28/2009 11:56 a.m.)
  - But Isabella was already dancing with Capt. Tilney... Adrian (3/27/2009 1:09 p.m.)
    - Mrs. Radcliffe Virginia (3/28/2009 10:39 a.m.)

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