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JA's irony here? Written by Ramya (1/11/2004 3:15 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Lizzy and Jane, penned by Hannah M

]I found it interesting that Lizzy is not immediatly singled out as the star of the book. It does not become apparent that she is the focus until Chapter 3 or 4. Of course, everyone knows that the book is about her.

I agree. Years ago, when I first read it, I got the impression at the beginning that Jane was the heroine of the story- she is beautiful, one of her mother's favourites, Mr. Bingley dances with her twice, and so on.

I feel JA is being ironic here- by making Lizzy, who though is pretty herself, is only second best in looks, is not a favourite of her mother, and is slighted by a very eligible young man at the ball-the heroine.

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The Bennet Sisters -- basic descriptions kathleen (elder) (1/11/2004 12:33 a.m.)

Strictly speaking Lucy Jean (1/11/2004 12:07 p.m.)
- He did think well of Elizabeth's (and Jane's) sense, IMO kathleen (elder) (1/11/2004 12:18 p.m.)
  - You're right... Lucy Jean (1/11/2004 1:21 p.m.)
Kitty asks Lizzy about the next ball, Linda (1/11/2004 6:43 a.m.)
- Interesting how differently we can see things Lucy Jean (1/11/2004 1:50 p.m.)
  - He is the promotor Ann2 (1/11/2004 2:46 p.m.)
- I think so too Alessia (1/11/2004 8:29 a.m.)
- That certainly does make more sense kathleen (elder) (1/11/2004 7:05 a.m.)
  - The hat Vanessa M (1/11/2004 10:02 a.m.)
    - Lizzy and repartee Gill (1/12/2004 3:23 a.m.)
    - You're right ... (tiny spoiler) Line (1/11/2004 1:01 p.m.)
      - Rather than writing "spoiler" -- kathleen (elder) (1/11/2004 1:05 p.m.)
The sisters Nasima (1/11/2004 4:14 a.m.)
- Lonely Mary JOhanna Elisabet (1/11/2004 8:31 a.m.)
  - Odd girl out Tara O'Donnell (1/11/2004 9:35 a.m.)
    - needing to be noticed Johanna Elisabet (1/11/2004 9:55 a.m.)
      - In chapter six...   Vanessa M (1/11/2004 10:12 a.m.)
        
        Marys inferiority   Johanna Elisabet (1/11/2004 10:38 a.m.)
        
        Daddy   Lucy Jean (1/11/2004 12:27 p.m.)
        
        Mr. Bennet as a father of young children   Kathi (1/13/2004 9:46 a.m.)
        
        Mr. Bennet, as a Regency-era father   Johanna Elisabet (1/13/2004 2:47 p.m.)
        
        Tutors   Ramya (1/14/2004 3:32 a.m.)
        
        Her father's disdain   Kristi (1/12/2004 7:55 p.m.)
        
        Mary - A "nerd" of her time   Chandra S (1/11/2004 3:04 p.m.)
        
        Excellent points!   Diana (1/11/2004 7:12 p.m.)
        
        Comparison   Vanessa M (1/11/2004 11:02 a.m.)
        
        More about Mary   Johanna Elisabet (1/12/2004 6:50 a.m.)
        
        Mary is seeking a role.   Mandy N (1/11/2004 11:48 a.m.)
- P&P2's Lydia kathleen (elder) (1/11/2004 7:16 a.m.)
  - The actress who played Kitty Karrie (1/13/2004 8:47 a.m.)
    - How differently we see things! kathleen (elder) (1/13/2004 9:04 a.m.)
      - Heavens! I hope I haven't offended Karrie (1/13/2004 2:34 p.m.)
Lizzy and Jane Hannah M (1/11/2004 2:25 a.m.)
- Smiles Vanessa M (1/11/2004 10:24 a.m.)
  - She smiles too much? Tori Marie (1/12/2004 12:37 a.m.)
    - "She smiles too much" Vanessa M (1/12/2004 9:51 p.m.)
      - Actually...   BarbaraB (1/13/2004 10:38 p.m.)
        
        Narrator   Vanessa M (1/14/2004 8:31 a.m.)
        
        I see...   BarbaraB (1/15/2004 7:46 p.m.)
      - Sorry Nasima (1/13/2004 5:53 a.m.)
      - Okay, I didn't laugh...   Tori Marie (1/13/2004 1:46 a.m.)
        
        Excellent point, Vanessa M!   Line (1/13/2004 7:39 p.m.)
        
        The tide of his popularity...   Vanessa M (1/13/2004 6:10 p.m.)
        
        For half of the evening.   Kristi (1/14/2004 12:08 a.m.)
        
        That's a good point   kathleen (elder) (1/14/2004 8:26 a.m.)
        
        Did Lizzy contribute?   Lucy Jean (1/16/2004 1:28 a.m.)
        
        Interesting take   Ramya (1/16/2004 1:47 a.m.)
        
        smiles too much   Karrie (1/13/2004 8:57 a.m.)
- JA's irony here? Ramya (1/11/2004 3:15 a.m.)
  - Lizzy Not Mother's Favorite Annette J (1/11/2004 7:02 a.m.)
    - Lizzie's superior intelligence? Lucy Jean (1/11/2004 12:44 p.m.)
      - A Gentle Reminder not to discuss ahead kathleen (elder) (1/11/2004 12:50 p.m.)
        
        Point taken... Lucy Jean (1/11/2004 1:05 p.m.)
    - But Jane is one of Mrs Bennet's favorites, and kathleen (elder) (1/11/2004 7:30 a.m.)
      - Yes ...   Line (1/11/2004 12:43 p.m.)
        
        I agree, Line!   Tori Marie (1/12/2004 12:55 a.m.)
        
        Yes, the only times   Ramya (1/11/2004 1:00 p.m.)
        
        "Running on in that wild manner..."   Diana (1/11/2004 6:59 p.m.)
      - Jane & Mrs B Annette J (1/11/2004 7:58 a.m.)
        
        The business of her life Lucy Jean (1/11/2004 12:57 p.m.)

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