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Elizabeth and Anne Written by Cheryl (10/3/2011 1:23 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Elizabeth's treatment of Anne, penned by Jean B

Elizabeth's treatment of Anne makes my blood boil. Her statement in Ch. 5 that

"Then I am sure Anne had better stay, for nobody will want her in Bath." and "Mrs. Clay's being of so much use, while Anne could be of none"

Just makes me see red. And then there's this heartbreaking sentence

"Anne herself was become hardened to such affronts;"

It indicates that this is long-standing treatment. Anne has become used to being rejected and ignored. Yes, I think it's deliberate. I can bring myself to laugh at Sir Walter, but Elizabeth is vile.

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Elizabeth's treatment of Anne Jean B (10/3/2011 12:46 p.m.)

Elizabeth and Anne Cheryl (10/3/2011 1:23 p.m.)
- Elizabeth v. Sir Walter Adele W (10/3/2011 1:39 p.m.)
  - Neglecting Anne Cheryl (10/3/2011 2:18 p.m.)
    - Good point... Adele W (10/3/2011 2:23 p.m.)
    - In neglecting Anne, Sir Walter... Nancy Louise (10/3/2011 3:53 p.m.)
    - Sir Walter Nikki N (10/3/2011 11:36 p.m.)
  - Sir Walter's attitude toward Anne Kevin S. (10/3/2011 3:21 p.m.)
Spite, resentment, rivalry? Lia (10/3/2011 1:33 p.m.)
- This seems a very accurate and insightful discussion... jeffrey (10/3/2011 2:55 p.m.)
  - Elizabeth's treatment of Anne Kathryn Ann (10/6/2011 9:38 p.m.)
    - suitors Nikki N (10/7/2011 1:50 a.m.)
- rivalry no. Sonia K (10/4/2011 4:05 p.m.)
present Nikki N (10/3/2011 11:44 p.m.)

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