On first read, I was too annoyed w/ Marianne

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On first read, I was too annoyed w/ Marianne Written by kathleen (elder) (9/16/2009 5:27 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, 20/20 hindsight, penned by Karen G.

to care if Willoughby was a hero or not. I first read the book at age 21, and Marianne just seemed like a silly high school girl -- I wanted to shake and tell her that she needed to grow up already. :-)

I have always liked (& preferred) Elinor, and her story seemed more interesting even though her affection for Edward is not really explained (i.e., we don't get to know Edward very well). I like Marianne better as I get older, but I still don't identify with her overly-romantic, overly-emotional behaviour.

I do think you are right that on first reading it's difficult to know the true character of some of the players -- a bit like real life, I suppose. That's part of why re-reading is so much fun, to see if there were any indications that our first impressions were incorrect.

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Where did things start to go wrong? Karen G (9/14/2009 2:13 p.m.)

Something wrong from his first visit Robbin (9/15/2009 12:22 p.m.)
- Another Clue BarbaraB (9/15/2009 3:55 p.m.)
  - Jennings Daily News- LOL! nfm Barb JA (9/16/2009 10:19 a.m.)
- Poverty and horses Barbara (9/15/2009 1:42 p.m.)
  - Horses Aruna (9/15/2009 9:58 p.m.)
    - But would she still admire him...? Barbara (9/16/2009 1:00 a.m.)
Chapter 11, paragraph 5 .... Rachel G (9/14/2009 3:28 p.m.)
- Yet, Karen G (9/14/2009 4:22 p.m.)
  - Should we be worried given Willoughby's age? kathleen (elder) (9/14/2009 4:34 p.m.)
    - Twenty-five Karen G. (9/15/2009 11:57 p.m.)
      - being 25... Leah Noel (9/16/2009 1:13 p.m.)
        
        Excellent point! nfm Melissa K. (9/16/2009 4:33 p.m.)
    - Allenham Rachel G (9/14/2009 4:59 p.m.)
      - 20/20 hindsight   Karen G. (9/15/2009 11:55 p.m.)
        
        I agree about hindsight   Barb JA (9/16/2009 8:21 a.m.)
        
        On first read, I was too annoyed w/ Marianne   kathleen (elder) (9/16/2009 5:27 a.m.)
        
        me, too   Karen G (9/16/2009 10:53 a.m.)
- Willoughby and Wentworth Heather Leigh (9/14/2009 4:16 p.m.)
- Seasons Barbara (9/14/2009 3:35 p.m.)
Back in Ch. 13 Barbara (9/14/2009 2:36 p.m.)
The Dashwood women accepted Willoughby kathleen (elder) (9/14/2009 2:23 p.m.)
- Not only at face value Outi (9/15/2009 2:57 a.m.)
  - Does Sir John know about Willoughby's family kathleen (elder) (9/15/2009 5:22 a.m.)
    - Sir John gives some information Outi (9/15/2009 1:27 p.m.)
      - And Outi (9/15/2009 1:55 p.m.)
        
        I agree that Sir John had nothing negative to say kathleen (elder) (9/15/2009 2:56 p.m.)
    - He knows Willoughby usually sleeps in until noon Barbara (9/15/2009 1:21 p.m.)
      - Tendency towards dissipation   Robbin (9/17/2009 5:40 p.m.)
        
        8 is not his usual time   Barbara (9/17/2009 5:51 p.m.)
        
        Up at 8 a.m.   Carol J. (9/20/2009 5:18 p.m.)
        
        But it was also very out of the ordinary for him (nfm)   Barbara (9/20/2009 7:13 p.m.)
        
        Thanks, I see now! (:D) nfm   Robbin (9/17/2009 6:22 p.m.)
    - Best little dog Barb JA (9/15/2009 8:36 a.m.)

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