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A very interesting question Written by Connie (5/11/2010 8:03 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Mr. Bennet unaltered, penned by RobinT

I have noticed that in JA's novels, it often takes two crises for the hero and/or heroine to complete the change they need in their character. Mr. Bennet suffered through one, and his change did not stick. If Lydia had not been saved, my vote would be in favor of his change being permanent.

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Mr. Bennet Gets a Clue BarbaraB (5/10/2010 5:14 p.m.)

Mr. Bennet unaltered RobinT (5/11/2010 8:52 a.m.)
- A very interesting question Connie (5/11/2010 8:03 p.m.)
Actually, this line makes me rather admire Mr. B. Line (5/11/2010 8:52 a.m.)
- And, actually, you're right when you say... BarbaraB (5/11/2010 11:57 a.m.)
What amazes me is that Austen had Mr Bennet so careless of AnnetteJ (5/11/2010 8:44 a.m.)
- Was Darcy careless then of Georgiana's honor? Adrian (5/11/2010 1:03 p.m.)
  - That situation was totallydifferent, as posted below, and AnnetteJ (5/11/2010 4:12 p.m.)
    - I think one thing revealed by the two girls' situations Nancy Ann (5/11/2010 7:58 p.m.)
      - Good point Karen G (5/12/2010 2:15 p.m.)
      - I agree! (nfm) Line (5/12/2010 9:13 a.m.)
  - does not make her miserable now, she will never deserve to be hap Stephanie (5/11/2010 2:07 p.m.)
    - Consider ... gianni (5/11/2010 10:18 p.m.)
    - Whose fault was the elopement? Line (5/11/2010 2:33 p.m.)
      - But didn't Wickham consider the consequences?   Anne-Marie (5/12/2010 2:50 a.m.)
        
        Desperation   Tom P2 (5/12/2010 6:45 p.m.)
        
        Wickham hinted at the truth at Aunt Philipps's   Connie (5/12/2010 11:13 a.m.)
        
        Inducements for Wickham   Karen G (5/12/2010 4:31 p.m.)
        
        Disposable   Robbin (5/14/2010 8:10 p.m.)
        
        Good Point   Lenora (5/16/2010 11:20 a.m.)
        
        Lydia   Bridget D (5/13/2010 2:50 p.m.)
        
        not miss the opportunity of enjoying herself as much as possible   Stephanie (5/12/2010 11:19 a.m.)
        
        *Does* Wickham have a "thing" for younger girls?   Line (5/12/2010 9:37 a.m.)
        
        Interesting   Lenora (5/12/2010 9:14 a.m.)
        
        I agree that Wickham is not obsessed with younger women   AnnetteJ (5/12/2010 2:08 p.m.)
      - draw no limits in future to the impudence of an impudent man Stephanie (5/11/2010 2:56 p.m.)
Nice dialogue here.....it is a small wonder that....... jeffrey (5/11/2010 8:29 a.m.)
Ah, but really, would we have it any other way?! Nancy Ann (5/10/2010 9:24 p.m.)
And poor Kitty! Mary Anne (5/10/2010 7:59 p.m.)
- She has nothing, in short, to recommend her Stephanie (5/10/2010 9:51 p.m.)
Speechless and flabergasted! Kathryn Ann (5/10/2010 7:30 p.m.)

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