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being 25... Written by Leah Noel (9/16/2009 1:13 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Twenty-five, penned by Karen G.

I can say as a 25 year old, that the last 8 years have been very long. I am still very young, but I am much more of an adult then I was at 17. I now find that I easily make friends with people older than me, whereas before I was probably just a little bit too silly to be taken seriously. I have to admit I was very much a Marianne- and have matured into an Elinor.

In modern times that span of time brings us from high school through college and into the "real world" where you generally go off on your own and "come of age". In JA's time one came of age around 16 so those 8 years could have even been more transformative.

To relate that back to Willoughby- it seems as though he doesn't yet get alone with the "adults" (Col. Brandon, Mrs Jennings, Lady Middleton) and instead becomes close with Marianne who is rather immature. This makes me believe that Willoughby has not matured as he ought. This may be due to the fact that he does not take responsibility for himself (we know he lives beyond his means) and he does not moderate his behavior appropriately in society.

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Where did things start to go wrong? Karen G (9/14/2009 2:13 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.)
    - Best little dog Barb JA (9/15/2009 8:36 a.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.)
        
        Thanks, I see now! (:D) nfm   Robbin (9/17/2009 6:22 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.)
    - 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.)
Back in Ch. 13 Barbara (9/14/2009 2:36 p.m.)
Chapter 11, paragraph 5 .... Rachel G (9/14/2009 3:28 p.m.)
- Seasons Barbara (9/14/2009 3:35 p.m.)
- Willoughby and Wentworth Heather Leigh (9/14/2009 4:16 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.)
    - Allenham Rachel G (9/14/2009 4:59 p.m.)
      - 20/20 hindsight   Karen G. (9/15/2009 11:55 p.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.)
        
        I agree about hindsight   Barb JA (9/16/2009 8:21 a.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.)
Something wrong from his first visit Robbin (9/15/2009 12:22 p.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.)
- Another Clue BarbaraB (9/15/2009 3:55 p.m.)
  - Jennings Daily News- LOL! nfm Barb JA (9/16/2009 10:19 a.m.)

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