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On a related note Written by JoAnn (9/17/2009 1:50 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Mommy Dearest, penned by Robbin

This is only my second time reading S&S, though since my first read I've become well acquainted with the movie adaptations. I'm really struck in these first chapters with how Mrs. Dashwood is portrayed as being so similar to Marianne, much in the way that Mrs. Bennet is similar to Lydia. That doesn't come through in the movie adaptations (except maybe the most recent), and I'd lost sight of its being the case.

I think that what we're seeing in this conversation between Mrs. D and Elinor is a reflection of the Marianne-like parts of Mrs. D's personality - Mrs. D can't possibly imagine anything wrong with the relationship between Marianne and Willoughby because she's so convinced of its meeting the romantic ideal, and is determined to be offended by anyone else daring to think differently.

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Mommy Dearest Robbin (9/14/2009 9:25 a.m.)

On a related note JoAnn (9/17/2009 1:50 a.m.)
Elinor fan Karen G (9/16/2009 1:17 p.m.)
She is almost accusing Elinor of wishing Graciela (9/15/2009 2:30 a.m.)
Resentment Barb JA (9/14/2009 10:57 a.m.)
- The conversation between Marianne and Willoughby... Cathy Allen (9/14/2009 5:21 p.m.)
- Stepping up when it counts Robbin (9/14/2009 4:56 p.m.)
  - Well said! nfm Rachel G (9/14/2009 5:16 p.m.)

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