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More on the idea of putting down those who like to read Written by Barbara (4/16/2010 10:44 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Elizabeth the bluestocking?, penned by Line

This is from S&S, Ch. 36:

Though nothing could be more polite than Lady Middleton's behaviour to Elinor and Marianne, she did not really like them at all. Because they neither flattered herself nor her children, she could not believe them good-natured; and because they were fond of reading, she fancied them satirical: perhaps without exactly knowing what it was to be satirical; but that did not signify. It was censure in common use, and easily given.

Here, again, is the idea that there is something socially incorrect about being fond of reading. Lady Middleton is not fond of reading herself, and seems to think that it's not quite right for any young woman to admit to enjoying it.

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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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