Quick Index Board Index Home FAQ Site Map

View thread | Previous message | Next message


I think so too   Written by Jan (9/23/2006 5:52 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Meaning of "There were but few who could be so classed", penned by Tom P2
Are you new?

... anyone who didn't socialise for reasons of age or infirmity would not be attainable.

Then there are people who are away from home, perhaps staying in London or Bath much of the time.

The route to some neighbours might have parts that were unwalkable eg having to cross streams, so only a carriage or horseback will do. That would make them not attainable perhaps.

Then there's the social class - there might be some farmers within walking distance who aren't wealthy enough or own enough land to be classed as gentry - I wonder if JA means that these would also come into the not attainable.

I doubt that the class thing goes the other way.... eg there is unlikely to be a Peer within walking distance as Sir John is the major landowner and if JA meant there to be a Peer so close, then I think she'd have mentioned it.

I agree Barbara that JA doesn't clutter the story with extras but lets us know they are around - I like that very much too.


Previous message | Next message | Board index

All messages in the thread


Password:

Groupread is maintained by Myretta with WebBBS 3.21.


View thread | Previous message | Next message
Board index

Group Read Board Pride & Prejudice Board Emma Board Sense & Sensibility Board Persuasion Board Mansfield Park Board Northanger Abbey Board Austenuations Board Jane Austen's Life & Times Board Lady Catherine & Co. Board Library Board Virtual Views Board Ramble Board Meetings Board Newcomers' Board Milestones Board Help Board Pemberleans Board





- Jane Austen | Republic of Pemberley -

Quick Index Home Site Map JAInfo

© 2004 - 2012 The Republic of Pemberley

Get copyright permissions

Quantcast