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In my opinion, Written by Merrie B. (4/16/2010 2:21 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, St Mary the Stupid (long), penned by Anselm

vain, deslusioned-of-grandeur Mary is another humorous addition to the Bennet family by Jane Austen, to round out the other interesting family members: foolish Lydia, her "follower" Kitty, sarcastic Mr. Bennet, and silly Mrs. Bennet, who all contrast with sweet Jane and sensible, lively Lizzy.

I am actually very entertained by Mary and feel a little sorry for her...she's so out of place in the Bennet family! She needs to marry a windblown churchman or lawyer or something...someone who will appreciate her preaching. :)

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St Mary the Stupid (long) Anselm (4/16/2010 1:38 p.m.)

Mary the neglegted Andrea ML (4/19/2010 11:53 p.m.)
- Pompous, yes; but nonsense? Adrian (4/20/2010 1:14 p.m.)
  - to clarify Andrea ML (4/22/2010 4:58 p.m.)
    - few of us who do not cherish a feeling of self-complacency Stephanie (4/22/2010 10:10 p.m.)
      - Mary's vanity Connie (4/23/2010 11:09 a.m.)
Mary is not so bad. nan duval (4/17/2010 2:06 p.m.)
- Poor Mary Lenora (4/21/2010 12:43 p.m.)
A bit harsh on Mr Bennett I think RobertaK (4/16/2010 8:41 p.m.)
Very harsh on poor Mary. I agree with the posts AnnetteJ (4/16/2010 7:01 p.m.)
A slight defense of Mary Anne-Marie (4/16/2010 3:10 p.m.)
- The typical sandwich child. ;o) +nfm+ MarianneR (4/18/2010 2:03 p.m.)
Mary in the line of progression of Mr. Bennet's disinterestedness Karen G (4/16/2010 3:04 p.m.)
- How long did that affection last? Kathi (4/17/2010 8:14 p.m.)
  - nature v. nurture Karen G (4/17/2010 9:58 p.m.)
    - There is a TV adaptation made in 1967 Graciela (4/18/2010 10:21 p.m.)
      - Ah, interesting! Thanks. nfm Karen G (4/19/2010 2:25 p.m.)
- I agree. Barbara (4/16/2010 4:14 p.m.)
  - Nothing like an absent parent Laraine (4/16/2010 5:55 p.m.)
    - I don't think either parent Nancy Ann (4/18/2010 8:52 a.m.)
    - I Wonder BarbaraB (4/17/2010 12:31 p.m.)
      - Interesting thought. Probably. nan duval (4/17/2010 2:01 p.m.)
        
        Oh I think so! Merrie B. (4/18/2010 9:24 p.m.)
In my opinion, Merrie B. (4/16/2010 2:21 p.m.)

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