"..so good and slightly downtrodden. " Hmmm?

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"..so good and slightly downtrodden. " Hmmm? Written by Chris DS (9/22/2005 10:19 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, What would Jane have revised?, penned by Mary Ellen

Are all Jane's heroines "so good and slightly downtrodden" or not? As an aside, is 'heroes' more appropriate in today's PC mad world or is Pemberley above such PC considerations?

Jane and Elizabeth? Hmmm and Hmmm?
Elinor and Marianne? Hmmm and Hmmm, again?
Emma? Certainly not!
Catherine? Hmmm with bells on!
Fanny? Right Ho!
Anne? Yes, can not argue overmuch with her.

Room for lots of opinions I'd say, unlike Bingley's declaration on Jane's beauty!

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What would Jane have revised? Mary Ellen (9/22/2005 1:02 p.m.)

I love the opening sentence of Persuasion Luc (9/23/2005 7:25 a.m.)
"..so good and slightly downtrodden. " Hmmm? Chris DS (9/22/2005 10:19 p.m.)
- Let's be careful... Cheryl (9/22/2005 11:32 p.m.)
  - Okay Chris DS (9/23/2005 1:45 a.m.)
Oh, but I must defend! Robbin (9/22/2005 6:08 p.m.)
- The solicitous Mr. Sheppard helena6 (9/22/2005 7:51 p.m.)
  - And in his defence, he is helping Sir Walter Tracy W (9/24/2005 11:38 p.m.)
  - Yes, I see Robbin (9/22/2005 10:58 p.m.)
I agree Nicki (9/22/2005 4:52 p.m.)

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