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You are right.. Written by Rachel G (6/12/2007 1:48 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, As inhumane as Mr. C is, and (we hope) atypical,..., penned by Adrian

Mr Collin's attitude was not atypical at that time.

In chapter 47 Mary says: "Unhappy as the event must be for Lydia, we may draw from it this useful lesson: that loss of virtue in a female is irretrievable -- that one false step involves her in endless ruin -- that her reputation is no less brittle than it is beautiful -- and that she cannot be too much guarded in her behaviour towards the undeserving of the other sex."

Her observation was pompous and insensitive but, I guess, pretty much summed up the misogynistic attitudes of the period.

I was allowing my 20th/21st century sensibilities to colour my reading, and have to keep telling myself that 'the past is another country'. Thanks for reminding me. I still find Mr Collin's self-satisfied gloating and instinct to rub salt into the wounds repulsive though.

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Charlotte's loose tongue Cheryl (6/9/2007 11:41 p.m.)

Consider the source Kathi (6/10/2007 3:51 a.m.)
- Well, remember... Sarah Hannah (6/10/2007 8:16 a.m.)
  - Thanks for rehabilitating Charlotte's character Marie C (6/10/2007 3:22 p.m.)
- Charlotte could have said something ... Karen 2L (6/10/2007 9:54 a.m.)
- Mr. Collins letter Graciela (6/11/2007 9:43 p.m.)
  - Yes, but being married to Elizabeth... Line (6/12/2007 8:09 a.m.)
    - I'm sure that he would be celebrating the 27th of November Graciela (6/12/2007 11:15 p.m.)
  - Obnoxious man! Rachel G (6/12/2007 9:20 a.m.)
    - As inhumane as Mr. C is, and (we hope) atypical,... Adrian (6/12/2007 11:54 a.m.)
      - You are right..   Rachel G (6/12/2007 1:48 p.m.)
        
        How does it being typical make it any better?   Tracy W (6/12/2007 5:27 p.m.)
        
        Fantastic! I couldn't agree with you more...   Lila (6/13/2007 9:09 p.m.)
        
        Indeed. & his position as a clergyman   nan duval (6/16/2007 11:48 p.m.)
        
        Your post makes me wonder if ...   Lila (6/17/2007 9:29 p.m.)
        
        I wonder the same thing.   nan duval (6/19/2007 8:08 p.m.)
        
        Mr. C was indeed a piece of work! :-) ...(nfm)   Adrian (6/12/2007 6:18 p.m.)
      - Reply made on Austenations Tracy W (6/12/2007 8:11 p.m.)
  - A couple things I noticed about Mr. Collins's letter Emmy (6/13/2007 11:56 a.m.)
Terrible accusation Susan L (6/10/2007 9:31 a.m.)
They're married; they have to talk about something Louise H (6/10/2007 3:28 p.m.)

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