Some share of the blame

Quick Index Board Index Home FAQ Site Map

View thread | Previous message | Next message

Some share of the blame Written by Nicki (10/3/2005 2:45 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, I the ironic thing is, penned by Faith R

I wouldn't say that Wentworth didn't deserve some blame - which, by the way, I think he was heaping on himself for not catching Louisa or stopping her at the crucial moment, not for his previous words - because he did encourage her to be more headstrong than usual. He's an intelligent guy; I'm sure it wouldn't have taken much thought to realise the impact of his words.

I would say about 70/30, a bit more blame to Louisa if you please. She was the one who jumped, she didn't take advice from anyone and she was pretty foolish to take Wentworth's advice the way she did, by being stubborn rather than strong.

It's the old saying: if someone told you to jump off a cliff, would you do it? Of course not. But Louisa took Wentworth's words to mean "if you want to jump off a cliff, don't let anyone stop you". And that, IMO, is stupidity.

Previous message | Next message | Board index

Captain Wentworth and Louisa's fall Cheryl (10/3/2005 12:01 a.m.)

Maturity and parallel falls Eliza Jen (10/3/2005 3:37 p.m.)
- New to Pemberley? Cheryl (10/3/2005 4:26 p.m.)
Yes, 60/40 MaryAnn K. (10/3/2005 12:08 p.m.)
- I agree CW is reacting to Anne's presence, and that, Kalyn (10/3/2005 4:24 p.m.)
I the ironic thing is Faith R (10/3/2005 10:44 a.m.)
- Yes, I agree. (nfm) Emmeline (10/3/2005 4:58 p.m.)
- Some share of the blame Nicki (10/3/2005 2:45 p.m.)
  - Yes! Cheryl (10/3/2005 3:04 p.m.)
Wentworth's Share BarbaraB (10/3/2005 6:31 a.m.)
- I think his reaction right after the fall is consistent Annette J. (10/3/2005 8:32 a.m.)
He is not to blame! Emmeline (10/3/2005 5:57 a.m.)
- No blame at all? Cheryl (10/3/2005 10:56 a.m.)
  - Well put! LaurenG (10/7/2005 2:49 p.m.)
  - Well... Emmeline (10/3/2005 4:55 p.m.)
I don't think CW had any responsibility in the fall Annette J. (10/3/2005 4:49 a.m.)

Groupread is maintained by Myretta with WebBBS 3.21.

View thread | Previous message | Next message Board index

- Jane Austen | Republic of Pemberley -

Quick Index

Home

Site Map

JAInfo