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Wishy-washness? Written by Tracy W (6/13/2007 10:46 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Mr. Bennet's feelings towards Wickham, penned by Lila

Why do you think Mr Bennet is wishy-washy? He's not someone who is so firm in his initial opinion that he can be described as pig-headed, but I would not say he goes as far in the other direction as to be described as wishy-washy. For example, Mrs Bennet never persuades him that he should try to make Elizabeth marry Mr Collins.

Is there not a space somewhere between being moved by every suggestion, and sticking to your first idea regardless of any argument or counter-evidence?

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Mr. Bennet's feelings towards Wickham Lila (6/13/2007 7:20 p.m.)

Wishy-washness? Tracy W (6/13/2007 10:46 p.m.)
- Mr. Bennet was "wishy washy" in his feeling... Lila (6/14/2007 10:28 p.m.)
  - Character faults vs wishy-washyness Tracy W (6/17/2007 7:03 a.m.)
  - Weakness and wishywashiness not quite the same, IMO ;-) Line (6/15/2007 8:23 a.m.)
Self pity expressed through sarcasm? Susan L (6/13/2007 9:57 p.m.)
Mr. Bennet is being sarcastic… Robbin (6/13/2007 8:50 p.m.)

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