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Physical descriptions Written by Barbara (9/13/2009 7:15 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Descriptions of the Miss Dashwoods, penned by kathleen (elder)

I find it interesting that while their personalities were descsribed from the very start of the novel, we don't get physical descriptions of them until Willoughby is forming his opinion of them! "Of their personal charms he had not required a second interview to be convinced."

It seems to be the narrator, but it is almost as though we have entered Willoughby's thoughts and viewpoint for a moment. Calling Elinor 'Miss Dashwood' particularly gives this impression and also the fact that more of Marianne's expression in her eyes is revealed as Willougbhy looks at her.

I agree that I read that as Marianne being taller than Elinor.

It's funny because I think all the S&S adaptations have Marianne as fair and/or with blue eyes. Clearly, though she is quite dark. One book I read described her beauty as 'gypsyish' and almost exotic-looking.

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Descriptions of the Miss Dashwoods kathleen (elder) (9/13/2009 6:47 p.m.)

I think Elinor is taller because... Reeba (9/14/2009 10:13 a.m.)
- I have always read it... BarbaraB (9/15/2009 4:03 p.m.)
  - Except Barbara (9/15/2009 4:54 p.m.)
    - Oh, okay BarbaraB (9/15/2009 6:52 p.m.)
- I agree with you that Elinor is taller Outi (9/15/2009 3:11 p.m.)
  - tall and elegant vs short and curvey Carol J. (9/20/2009 12:16 a.m.)
- Correction. Reeba (9/14/2009 10:47 a.m.)
  - Why I read it as Marianne being taller kathleen (elder) (9/14/2009 11:24 a.m.)
    - The commas. Reeba (9/15/2009 5:11 p.m.)
      - The comma after 'sister's' Barbara (9/15/2009 5:22 p.m.)
    - Taller=striking Barbara (9/14/2009 5:27 p.m.)
      - And maybe 'correct' refers to posture and carraige? Elbè (9/14/2009 7:22 p.m.)
Classic vs romantic ideals of beauty Heather Leigh (9/14/2009 12:58 a.m.)
Physical descriptions Barbara (9/13/2009 7:15 p.m.)
- Narrator or Willoughby Barb JA (9/14/2009 7:23 a.m.)
  - Slippery Jane Ivonne (9/14/2009 9:42 a.m.)
    - Thank you Barb JA (9/15/2009 8:01 a.m.)
      - Very good point Ivonne (9/16/2009 8:51 a.m.)

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