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Good analysis! Written by Rachel G (9/9/2009 3:01 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Addictive cycle of self indulgence and pride, penned by Karen G

My "Missing something..?" post was a rather tongue-in-cheek response to Anselm. I stand by it's substance because I am convinced that Fanny is the dominant character in the relationship. However, describing John Dashwood a a wimp was somewhat irrelevant to the point being discussed - John doesn't really want to oppose Fanny's persuasion.

Your analysis of how Fanny operates makes a lot of sense. In effect she is manipulating him by giving him permission to do what he really wants and be 'true to himself' - ie cold-hearted and selfish. No wonder he is "very fond of her"!

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Is Ch.2 for real? Anselm (9/6/2009 1:51 p.m.)

At auction in Chapter 2 (long--sorry!) Ivonne (9/7/2009 2:01 p.m.)
- I always thought the foot wasn't hers to put down. Anselm (9/9/2009 4:54 a.m.)
  - Missing something...? Rachel G (9/9/2009 8:37 a.m.)
    - Yes, but... Anselm (9/9/2009 11:42 a.m.)
      - Addictive cycle of self indulgence and pride   Karen G (9/9/2009 1:59 p.m.)
        
        Good analysis!   Rachel G (9/9/2009 3:01 p.m.)
        
        A tongue-in-cheek response   Anselm (9/10/2009 11:06 a.m.)
        
        Watch closely...   Rachel G (9/10/2009 2:28 p.m.)
- Subtle Manipulation? Caroline (9/7/2009 10:43 p.m.)
  - thanks, everyone, for the helpful input! (nfm) Ivonne (9/8/2009 6:21 p.m.)
- Fanny the wheedler: how methodical and assertive is she really? Tom P2 (9/7/2009 8:24 p.m.)
- Delicious Chapter 2 RobinJ (9/7/2009 7:15 p.m.)
- Domestic Tranquility Robbin (9/7/2009 5:55 p.m.)
  - I am guilty of this Gina Marie (9/9/2009 7:19 a.m.)
- Helpful analysis Suzanne K (9/7/2009 5:45 p.m.)
Something I noticed in Chapter 2... Melissa K. (9/7/2009 12:07 p.m.)
Fanny amazes me; I thought I was queen of the rationalizers! Cathy Allen (9/6/2009 11:03 p.m.)
- Exaggerations & contradictions kathleen (elder) (9/7/2009 7:31 a.m.)
  - John is worse than Fanny IMHO Anselm (9/7/2009 9:51 a.m.)
    - John's promise Carol J. (9/7/2009 11:40 a.m.)
      - But did it prompt him to act? Barb JA (9/7/2009 12:09 p.m.)
        
        True BarbaraB (9/7/2009 12:58 p.m.)
    - Hear, hear! Barb JA (9/7/2009 10:49 a.m.)
      - Awesome comparison! CarolTS (9/7/2009 1:30 p.m.)
However it came about . . . Mary Anne (9/6/2009 5:51 p.m.)
John's change of heart Carol J. (9/6/2009 4:54 p.m.)
- And the truth was told when Mrs Dashwood was about to leave... janelt (9/7/2009 11:31 p.m.)
  - The Promise BarbaraB (9/8/2009 11:24 a.m.)
    - Given John Dashwood's nan duval (9/8/2009 8:41 p.m.)
      - ROFL!!! (NFM) janelt (9/8/2009 9:48 p.m.)
      - That's a good one too! nfm BarbaraB (9/8/2009 9:26 p.m.)
- I agree Nina RG (9/7/2009 8:02 a.m.)
John's sensibility and Fanny's sense... janelt (9/6/2009 4:06 p.m.)

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