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Captain Wentworth the chauvinist Written by Jace (9/28/2005 11:07 a.m.)

No, of course not. I was so kidding. :)

I've a question though. So, we know that CW is charming and brilliant etc. etc. But how does one explain his attitude regarding women on board?

Why did JA have to include such a lengthy discussion on how CW detests women aboard his ship? Was it to make a segue for his treatment of Captain Harville's family? Was it a conventional and conservative attitude of the time? Was the attitude a bitter effect of his breakup with Anne? Was it to emphasize his gallantry? Or his delicate and un-rational view of women?

If there's one aspect of CW's personality I totally don't understand, it's this. What does this mean?

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Captain Wentworth the chauvinist Jace (9/28/2005 11:07 a.m.)

Oh, I see... Jace (9/29/2005 9:22 p.m.)
I have always assumed... Kim in AK (9/29/2005 1:58 a.m.)
- Foolish, foolish man... Emmy (9/29/2005 2:07 a.m.)
  - Oh, yes, I completely agree Kim in AK (9/29/2005 2:16 a.m.)
Set-up for his sister? Louise H (9/28/2005 1:31 p.m.)
- Anne's thoughts Mandy M (9/29/2005 6:28 p.m.)
- Good point! Kalyn (9/28/2005 3:37 p.m.)
It has always been my understanding that having a Annette J. (9/28/2005 11:52 a.m.)
- I found some additional information on a British Annette J. (9/28/2005 12:12 p.m.)
  - Women on board ship Chris DS (9/28/2005 12:55 p.m.)
    - His excuse B. Michelle (9/28/2005 4:24 p.m.)
      - Or maybe...?   Barbara (9/28/2005 8:59 p.m.)
        
        CW's text   Golda (9/28/2005 11:02 p.m.)
        
        further proof   Jenny Allan (9/30/2005 8:48 p.m.)
        
        Face value   Barbara (9/29/2005 12:37 a.m.)
        
        Good points   Golda (9/29/2005 1:40 p.m.)
        
        Very good point about CW's possible intentions   Delories (9/29/2005 4:18 a.m.)
        
        Excellent point about awareness! (nfm)   Mandy M (9/29/2005 6:38 p.m.)

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