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something to remember perhaps Written by Melissa G (9/23/2005 7:47 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, The Lady Russell Question -- a Question, penned by Annette J.

is that 19 then and 19 now (or 50 years ago) are really quite different, as is the role of a 19 yo woman. We all know that then they were expected to do as they were told, marry well and bear plenty of, preferably male, children. The reasons we like so many of JAs heroines IMHO is that they go against that trend.

I know I have been guilty of judging characters by today's standards of what a young lady would do, and I certainly don't know any who would take kindly to such advice, let alone follow it!

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The Lady Russell Question -- a Question Annette J. (9/23/2005 5:34 a.m.)

People in love... Line (9/23/2005 8:10 a.m.)
- Unsolicited advice helena6 (9/25/2005 12:35 p.m.)
- I agree with both your posts, Line Joan Ellen (9/23/2005 12:28 p.m.)
  - Interesting observations and probably very true Annette J. (9/23/2005 1:46 p.m.)
    - Yes, you are absolutely right... Reeba (9/23/2005 2:09 p.m.)
      - I have read several modern novels about Indian Annette J. (9/23/2005 3:34 p.m.)
        
        Let's stay on topic... Cheryl (9/23/2005 3:45 p.m.)
something to remember perhaps Melissa G (9/23/2005 7:47 a.m.)
I have to agree with Julie Katharina (9/23/2005 7:28 a.m.)
- She objected to a prolonged engagement Tracy W (9/24/2005 11:22 p.m.)
- Resistance to adult advice in JA. Lia (9/23/2005 8:28 p.m.)
  - Such a good point! nfm MaryAnn K. (9/25/2005 1:12 a.m.)
- Long engagements to Navy men Maisy (9/23/2005 8:53 a.m.)
  - Too true Katharina (9/23/2005 9:10 a.m.)
I can't answer the second question. Julie P. (9/23/2005 6:48 a.m.)
- Same age, two different takes! Let's just say that Annette J. (9/23/2005 8:28 a.m.)

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