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Consider it in context Written by Tracy W (4/29/2007 5:26 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Charlotte' s decision, penned by Diane Stidham

In Regency England, women had very little legal rights during marriage, and divorce was virtually impossible. In that legal situation, a woman's happiness and perhaps even her life depended on her husband's character.

This is the context in which Elizabeth tells Charlotte that it is not sound. And I think she's right - even the most unromantic woman has pragmatic reasons to avoid marrying a gambler or a drunkard or a man with any vicious characteristics, particularly given the legal status of married women in Regency England.

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P&P Focus Topics? Cheryl (4/28/2007 9:29 p.m.)

Different language for different characters Tracy W (4/29/2007 4:53 p.m.)
- This sounds so interesting... Eaffie (4/30/2007 2:23 p.m.)
Spoilers in this thread re: Charlotte Lucas -nfm Maisy (4/29/2007 2:04 p.m.)
Charlotte' s decision Diane Stidham (4/29/2007 1:02 p.m.)
- Consider it in context Tracy W (4/29/2007 5:26 p.m.)
- Charlotte' s decision Diane Frances (4/29/2007 2:27 p.m.)
  - Too late Cheryl (4/29/2007 4:11 p.m.)
Looking at Motive Robbin (4/29/2007 12:08 p.m.)
- That seems really interesting! Silvia O (4/29/2007 2:08 p.m.)
I´m focusing this time on Jane and Mr.Bingley Fernanda (4/29/2007 11:38 a.m.)
- A similar focus Pennie (4/29/2007 7:19 p.m.)
I'm focusing on Mr. Bennet. Silvia O (4/29/2007 11:11 a.m.)
- I think it is time... Rose G (4/30/2007 8:40 a.m.)
- Marital lives Michaela (4/29/2007 5:00 p.m.)
Great idea! Jen S (4/29/2007 8:38 a.m.)
- Daughters not present. Lia (4/29/2007 4:58 p.m.)
  - Not then but other times Kathi (4/30/2007 4:05 a.m.)
- Changing ideas of child-rearing Line (4/29/2007 9:44 a.m.)
  - Wow, Good One, Line --NFM BarbaraB (4/29/2007 3:34 p.m.)
  - Autobiographical? Maria Liourdi (4/29/2007 10:13 a.m.)
    - I've often wondered that as well. (NFM) Natalie (4/29/2007 5:45 p.m.)
neighbors, smiles, and food Carolyn (4/29/2007 8:26 a.m.)
- Oh, such fun ! Mandy N (4/29/2007 11:04 a.m.)
  - I certainly intend to JulieW (4/29/2007 11:15 a.m.)
- Along similar lines Line (4/29/2007 8:52 a.m.)
  - my focus-character development Katy B (4/29/2007 6:42 p.m.)
    - JA's joke Line (4/29/2007 7:22 p.m.)
      - Bingley's sisters Katy B (5/1/2007 9:43 p.m.)
  - Economical indeed! Lia (4/29/2007 5:07 p.m.)
  - I noticed that too, BrendaB (4/29/2007 11:25 a.m.)
What a coincidence! Geri-Lynn (4/29/2007 8:21 a.m.)
- Well... BarbaraB (4/29/2007 8:47 a.m.)
  - Oh oh... Sophie (4/30/2007 6:38 a.m.)
    - :) nfm BarbaraB (4/30/2007 6:07 p.m.)
    - giggle (nfm) Tracy W (4/30/2007 5:52 p.m.)
  - LOL!! This was... Reeba (4/29/2007 9:00 a.m.)
    - We all seem to be on the same wavelength! Geri-Lynn (4/29/2007 12:37 p.m.)

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