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Sensibility=prescribed reactions
Written by Barbara
(9/8/2009 1:19 p.m.)
in consequence of the missive, Farewell to Norland., penned by Rachel G
In this case, bidding 'adieu' to her home means that she must wander around and forlornly say goodbye to every thing, lamenting their parting. It sounds phony because it is phony. By that I mean that Marianne already has this script running in her head of what she oughtto do and say in such a circumstance. She really does feel sad, no doubt, but her reaction is prescribed rather than genuine. Check out this 1722 poem called 'The Force of Love'
Does this not sound like what Marianne is trying to say here? No doubt she has lines of poetry in her mind, and thinks that the most appropriate way to express her sadness is to wander around, expressing her thoughts in a poetic way. |

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