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That's the Irony of it all Written by BarbaraB (9/8/2009 4:28 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Sensibility=prescribed reactions, penned by Barbara

The poem you posted enriches and adds depth to this scene. It highlights the fact that Marianne's 'goodbye' is scripted from things she has read. The irony comes from the fact that she prides herself on spontaneous emotions and feelings when in fact her actions follow a prescribed or predetermined way of responding to situations.

Her question of 'who will be left to enjoy it all' does, however underscore a real sadness when I think about it. The Dashwoods did not view Norland as merely property but a real family home. Who knows what its plight will be now that the cold-hearted John Dashwoods own it.

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Farewell to Norland. Rachel G (9/8/2009 6:19 a.m.)

She's sixteen right here and it shows Angela C (9/8/2009 6:09 p.m.)
- "She will be married at sixteen!" (Mrs Bennett) Heather Leigh (9/9/2009 11:23 a.m.)
- I have this feeling that... Reeba (9/9/2009 3:06 a.m.)
  - Good Point nfm BarbaraB (9/9/2009 10:32 a.m.)
- I think you've got another piece of the puzzle that is Marianne Cathy Allen (9/8/2009 6:43 p.m.)
  - I agree Melissa K. (9/8/2009 9:34 p.m.)
    - Yeah she simply had yet... Angela C (9/9/2009 12:11 a.m.)
As noted below, she's like her mother LouAnn (9/8/2009 3:02 p.m.)
- Another :-) Barb JA (9/9/2009 8:38 a.m.)
Drama Queen Carol J. (9/8/2009 3:01 p.m.)
Marianne reminds me of a Silent-Movie tragic heroine Cathy Allen (9/8/2009 1:33 p.m.)
- FABulous! lol : D (nfm) Ivonne (9/8/2009 6:32 p.m.)
- This very much how I see her, too Outi (9/8/2009 3:52 p.m.)
Sensibility=prescribed reactions Barbara (9/8/2009 1:19 p.m.)
- Why, it's practically plagiarism! Ivonne (9/8/2009 6:30 p.m.)
- That's the Irony of it all BarbaraB (9/8/2009 4:28 p.m.)
- She must have read that poem... Rachel G (9/8/2009 2:53 p.m.)

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