I wondered about this too. Why uneducated?

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I wondered about this too. Why uneducated? Written by Trish W. (9/25/2009 3:54 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Uneducated or simply in-educable?, penned by Jeffrey

It seems she has ample opportunity. Her uncle educated Edward for goodness sake. It's not as though she hasn't been exposed to educated people for many years. Edward could have contributed to her ed. by recommending books, a course of study, etc. She is often staying with wealthy families who would own substantial libraries and she has plenty of time on her hands.

I agree with you that she is either uneducated and illiterate by choice, not by circumstance, or perhaps as you say, she is incapable. Learning disabled was not a concept understood at the time. ;-)

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Chapter 24: Is Lucy serious re: the Norland living? kathleen (elder) (9/23/2009 9:56 p.m.)

Regarding the Norland living... Carol J. (9/28/2009 12:02 a.m.)
- Maybe that's how she got Edward in the first place :-) kathleen (elder) (9/28/2009 6:34 a.m.)
I've always been under the impression that Anselm (9/24/2009 6:32 a.m.)
- I think Lucy is desperate for any respectable income Elbè (9/24/2009 7:45 a.m.)
  - At this juncture, is Lucy a "sand-bagger?" Jeffrey (9/24/2009 8:28 a.m.)
    - re Elinor: agreed. Absolutely and without question. Anselm (9/24/2009 8:59 a.m.)
      - Tactical Skirmishes BarbaraB (9/25/2009 12:37 a.m.)
      - Dissembling for honorable reasons   Tom P2 (9/24/2009 8:58 p.m.)
        
        Why does Elinor really go back for more?   Barbara (9/25/2009 12:47 a.m.)
        
        I was about to call you out   Anselm (9/26/2009 9:15 a.m.)
        
        Convoluted mechanism   Barbara (9/26/2009 12:58 p.m.)
        
        The comfort   Tom P2 (9/25/2009 1:30 a.m.)
      - Oh, I think Lucy... Reeba (9/24/2009 5:42 p.m.)
    - Lucy isn't stupid, just uneducated kathleen (elder) (9/24/2009 8:36 a.m.)
      - Uneducated or simply in-educable?   Jeffrey (9/24/2009 9:49 a.m.)
        
        I wondered about this too. Why uneducated?   Trish W. (9/25/2009 3:54 a.m.)
        
        Without wanting to enter   Helen B (9/25/2009 7:16 a.m.)
        
        From Jane Austen's personal perspective   Barbara (9/25/2009 11:36 a.m.)
        
        I don't believe anybody (even fictional) with basic smarts   kathleen (elder) (9/24/2009 10:34 a.m.)
        
        Do U give private tutorials? That's what I missed!   Jeffrey (9/24/2009 11:21 a.m.)
      - I wonder too about the Norland bit Barb JA (9/24/2009 9:27 a.m.)

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