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What makes me laugh . . . Written by Mary Anne (4/16/2010 12:11 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, An Accomplished Woman, penned by Robbin

. . . is when you look at Caroline's exact words, things can take on a rather different character:

"A woman must have a thorough knowledge of music, singing, drawing, dancing . . ." etc.

Knowledge is not necessarily the same as actually being able to do these things. That's the obvious meaning, but I might well be able to respond that I have a pretty thorough "knowledge" of opera, but I'm not about to go and audition for a role in The Pearl Fishers when I know I don't have the vocal talent. So by Caroline's standard, someone who could discuss these topics intelligently could be considered accomplished. (And extensive reading would certainly help in this!)

I just point this out because my focus (sort of) for this read is to look at people's spoken words versus how they might be interpreted or misinterpreted by the listener(s). Lots of that going on in this scene!

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An Accomplished Woman Robbin (4/15/2010 2:06 p.m.)

What makes me laugh . . . Mary Anne (4/16/2010 12:11 a.m.)
Caroline contradicts herself. nan duval (4/15/2010 10:18 p.m.)
- LOL! Good catch. (:D) nfm Robbin (4/16/2010 1:29 a.m.)
A great reader Barbara (4/15/2010 4:22 p.m.)
- I agree! Lenora (4/18/2010 10:49 a.m.)
- Yes! LisaS (4/16/2010 6:34 p.m.)
- Elizabeth reads for her own enrichment Connie (4/16/2010 11:28 a.m.)
- Well said! Elizabeth well read? Elbè (4/16/2010 10:05 a.m.)
- Elizabeth the bluestocking? Line (4/16/2010 9:52 a.m.)
  - More on the idea of putting down those who like to read Barbara (4/16/2010 10:44 a.m.)
    - Thanks, Barbara! Line (4/16/2010 1:05 p.m.)
      - Doesn't deserve such praise...   Barbara (4/16/2010 2:09 p.m.)
        
        Great Observation, Thanks nfm   BarbaraB (4/16/2010 8:58 p.m.)
        
        Praise and censure   Line (4/16/2010 2:54 p.m.)
      - A very inconsistent Miss Bingley!   CarolTS (4/16/2010 1:59 p.m.)
        
        Hither and Thither   BarbaraB (4/16/2010 9:12 p.m.)
        
        Waffling...   Barbara (4/16/2010 9:35 p.m.)
        
        Loves the 'library'   Barbara (4/16/2010 2:10 p.m.)
        
        Owning vs. Using the Library   Lenora (4/18/2010 11:03 a.m.)
        
        Yeah, kinda like...   Line (4/16/2010 3:56 p.m.)
        
        Bingley-ettes and books   BarbaraB (4/16/2010 9:04 p.m.)
- Good observation on a passage that has always puzzled me nfm AnnetteJ (4/16/2010 7:53 a.m.)
- Their Censure may be Praise Robbin (4/15/2010 9:23 p.m.)
Why did Darcy jump into this conversation? Kathryn Ann (4/15/2010 3:44 p.m.)
- Good breeding (up to a point), orneriness, and exaggeration Tom P2 (4/18/2010 10:50 p.m.)
- Putting his plan into Action Robbin (4/15/2010 9:48 p.m.)
Education and justification Adrian (4/15/2010 2:24 p.m.)
- Instructor & Accomplished Sister Robbin (4/16/2010 4:15 a.m.)
  - More great insights. nfm Connie (4/16/2010 11:14 a.m.)
    - Agreed! (nfm) Kathryn Ann (4/16/2010 12:11 p.m.)
- I like your idea Connie (4/15/2010 2:39 p.m.)
  - Another (filmed) interpretation KatharineW (4/15/2010 2:45 p.m.)

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