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I agree, he seems to be perfect Written by Martina C (9/12/2009 9:10 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Exactly formed to engage Marianne's heart? (long), penned by Robbin

Willoughby certainly makes a memorable entry into chapter 9 and seems to be the perfect man for Marianne. As you pointed out, he is just what she described to Elinor as her ideal man. When I first read S&S I could see how perfect they were for each other as they both seemed to share the same tastes and likes but on further readings I noticed the little hints JA gives us that maybe Willoughby is not as perfect as we may think for Marianne.

As both you and Barbara pointed out he seems to agree too quickly with everything that Marianne says and their shared tastes seem too similar as if he is agreeing with everything she says whether he knows anything about it or not. He seems to me to be too enthusiastic but maybe that is just because the other single men we have seen so far are Edward and Col. Brandon who are more reserved and quiet in their attentions to the Dashwoods.

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Exactly formed to engage Marianne's heart? (long) Robbin (9/12/2009 12:53 a.m.)

Barton Cottage---Entrances BarbaraB (9/13/2009 2:37 p.m.)
- As we're comparing Edward and Willoughby, Anselm (9/14/2009 3:57 p.m.)
  - Heart or Manner Robbin (9/14/2009 5:34 p.m.)
    - open, affectionate manners Kathryn Ann (9/16/2009 4:55 p.m.)
  - Wow BarbaraB (9/14/2009 4:18 p.m.)
    - No "might" about it! Anselm (9/15/2009 7:20 a.m.)
      - LOL! I Know, I Know but... BarbaraB (9/15/2009 2:55 p.m.)
  - Interesting indeed. *nfm* MarianneR (9/14/2009 4:02 p.m.)
- Edward – Dazed & Confused? Robbin (9/13/2009 9:54 p.m.)
Willoughby in action. (long) nan duval (9/12/2009 5:43 p.m.)
- Inattentive & Self-Centered Robbin (9/13/2009 5:02 p.m.)
  - Queen Mab Barbara (9/13/2009 5:50 p.m.)
    - Very illuminating! *nfm* MarianneR (9/14/2009 2:41 a.m.)
    - Definitely worth it! Robbin (9/13/2009 10:05 p.m.)
- Well done, nan; very clear Cathy Allen (9/12/2009 11:19 p.m.)
- But that was Mrs. Dashwood speaking CarolTS (9/12/2009 6:19 p.m.)
- Willoughby keeps his wits about him :-) kathleen (elder) (9/12/2009 6:17 p.m.)
  - Good point! Melissa K. (9/16/2009 10:36 a.m.)
  - Good reading and also interesting that... Moni (9/13/2009 7:47 a.m.)
    - I agree, and also kathleen (elder) (9/13/2009 8:42 a.m.)
      - Mr. Impudence Robbin (9/13/2009 11:58 a.m.)
        
        Trying to Out-fox a Fox BarbaraB (9/13/2009 2:01 p.m.)
I agree, he seems to be perfect Martina C (9/12/2009 9:10 a.m.)
Does she cease to worry about the inside CarolTS (9/12/2009 1:40 a.m.)
- Judging Willoughby’s heart Robbin (9/12/2009 4:28 p.m.)
- Yes, I feel its due to Marianne's philosophy Elbè (9/12/2009 7:04 a.m.)
Strikingly alike Barbara (9/12/2009 1:20 a.m.)
- Lovers & Connoisseurs Robbin (9/12/2009 3:56 p.m.)
  - Good observation Nina RG (9/13/2009 6:22 a.m.)
    - Unwilling to awaken from her dream Robbin (9/13/2009 12:24 p.m.)

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