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As a first time S&S reader, Written by Cathy Allen (9/6/2009 2:02 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Chapter 1: The Dashwood Sisters, penned by kathleen (elder)

I was a little surprised to read JA's descriptions of the sisters. I've seen (and in fact, own, all 3 movie adaptations) but have never read S&S before. The adaptations, IMO, show the sisters as, clearly, Elinor equals "Sense," and Marianne equals "Sensibility." I was surprised and pleased to see that for JA it's not quite so precisely cut and dried.

I REALLY would have preferred to have read JA before watching other people's adaptations of her work. I know it is necessary to make changes, because of the differences in media, but reading JA is SO superior, it is hard to say enough good about her writing. (But you all know that, of course, that's why we're all here!) A little late to the party, but better late than never!

I'm enjoying this GR, thank you all!

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Chapter 1: The Dashwood Sisters kathleen (elder) (9/6/2009 7:04 a.m.)

Elinor teases Marianne nan duval (9/8/2009 8:34 p.m.)
- Such funnies! Barb JA (9/9/2009 7:42 a.m.)
  - Elinor is more observant? Erica M. (9/10/2009 9:52 p.m.)
    - Absolutely Barb JA (9/11/2009 8:14 a.m.)
As a first time S&S reader, Cathy Allen (9/6/2009 2:02 p.m.)
Elinor and Marianne: not so very different Elizabeth K (9/6/2009 12:51 p.m.)
- Sense Conquers All RobinJ (9/7/2009 7:22 p.m.)
  - Restraint vs reserve Heather Leigh (9/8/2009 2:11 a.m.)
    - I can't help to notice SofiaL (9/8/2009 12:18 p.m.)
  - I agree ! Lex (9/8/2009 12:35 a.m.)
  - New to Pemberley? LaurieC (9/7/2009 8:08 p.m.)
- Vivacious and fun-loving don't really suit Marianne Barbara (9/6/2009 10:28 p.m.)
  - Marianne's narrow mind Leah Mei (9/8/2009 2:04 p.m.)
  - Different opinions/different definitions Elizabeth K (9/7/2009 8:05 a.m.)
    - The adjectives don't suit her Barbara (9/7/2009 11:54 a.m.)
      - Each to his/her own. :-) nfm Elizabeth K (9/7/2009 1:20 p.m.)
        
        Not really Barbara (9/7/2009 1:40 p.m.)
    - Fun loving. Reeba (9/7/2009 10:29 a.m.)
      - I didn't say that Elinor wasn't! :-) nfm Elizabeth K (9/7/2009 11:06 a.m.)
        
        You said... Reeba (9/7/2009 11:16 a.m.)
- Sense or sensibility Elbè (9/6/2009 2:32 p.m.)
  - Great Post, Elbe (Elinor's Control) BarbaraB (9/7/2009 12:29 a.m.)
    - Have Robbin (9/7/2009 4:50 p.m.)
      - Nope, just posing a question and watching for it nfm BarbaraB (9/7/2009 6:50 p.m.)
    - Thanks Barbara, I will be keeping an eye out for those too Elbè (9/7/2009 1:12 a.m.)
Another underline - Sensible Marianne Barb JA (9/6/2009 12:09 p.m.)
- Of sensibility and suchlike Anselm (9/8/2009 12:12 p.m.)
  - Dictionaries (long) Barb JA (9/11/2009 10:03 a.m.)
  - Very interesting Rachel G (9/8/2009 5:28 p.m.)
- Confused. Lex (9/6/2009 12:32 p.m.)
  - Now I understand. Lex (9/8/2009 12:26 a.m.)
  - Sense and Sensibility Caroline (9/7/2009 11:33 p.m.)
    - You make some very good points Elbè (9/8/2009 4:08 a.m.)
  - Sensibility BarbaraB (9/6/2009 1:50 p.m.)
    - Sensible? Carol J. (9/6/2009 3:57 p.m.)
      - And yet   Barb JA (9/6/2009 8:21 p.m.)
        
        The title   CarolTS (9/7/2009 1:16 a.m.)
        
        To clarify   Barb JA (9/7/2009 6:11 a.m.)
        
        Marriane's sense   Elbè (9/6/2009 10:09 p.m.)
        
        Perhaps JA didn't place sense at the apex of behaviour   Tom P2 (9/7/2009 5:28 a.m.)
        
        Have I been looking at this all wrong?   Carol J. (9/6/2009 9:45 p.m.)
  - I understand it a little differently Outi (9/6/2009 1:18 p.m.)
Ch 3 Jenny H (9/6/2009 8:52 a.m.)
Marianne Lex (9/6/2009 7:21 a.m.)

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