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Unwilling to awaken from her dream Written by Robbin (9/13/2009 12:24 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Good observation, penned by Nina RG

What Marianne would think of such as accusation is an interesting question. (:D) If Willoughby was accused of admiring as a lover and the opinion supported with examples I hope she would question if he is exactly as he appears. However I fear Marianne would merely defend him. When Elinor first abused acceptance of Queen Mab she resisted:

“Most unwilling was she to awaken from such a dream of felicity, to comprehend all the unhappy truths which attended the affair, and for some time she refused to submit to them.” (Ch. 12)

To give up a horse is one thing but to think ill of Willoughby is another. I do not know if Marianne would submit to the idea Willoughby admires like a lover. She is completely under his spell and as of Ch. 16 Marianne still has not given up the idea second attachments are impossible to exist despite the evidence of her own parents. (:D)

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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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