so thorough, Mandy. I am impressed :)

Willoughby's sensibility regarding Barton cottage and his distaste in any changes brought about was a good piece of acting I think, plus the fact that he too is perhaps prone to sensibility.
His departure scene from the cottage surely was.

Interesting observation about Elinor finding liberty in the confined space of Barton cottage.

I liked the 'cottage scene by night'. Very cosy and homely.

The 'cottage door with playing children' has a tree in front of the cottage, which Edward would disapprove of ;)

'Cult of Rusticity' sounds very ominous ;) especially with Robert Ferrars showing every sign of belonging to it.

I agree, Barton cottage may not be of romantic *taste* but was definitely encouraging romance.

Is there something important about Dawlish cottages?
Why does Robert think one should be living there - in a cottage?