Edward was pre-engaged

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Edward was pre-engaged Written by Leah Noel (9/28/2009 9:31 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, More on this topic in Chapter 28, penned by kathleen (elder)

There is a major difference between the two situations that immediately jump out to me. When Elinor and Edward met he was already engaged- and was in all respects very careful not to lead her on in terms of future marriage. Willoughby was not engaged when he and Marianne met. He courted her forcefully and led everyone to believe them engaged- shortly thereafter he proposed to someone else.

Edward certainly made mistakes, however he did not slight her in the way Willoughby did Marianne

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How can Elinor forgive Edward so quickly? Barbara (9/25/2009 2:56 p.m.)

True. nan duval (9/26/2009 11:04 p.m.)
More on this topic in Chapter 28 kathleen (elder) (9/26/2009 5:41 p.m.)
- Willoughby's behavior Barb JA (9/29/2009 6:57 a.m.)
  - But allowing an attachment to form was unprincipled, no? kathleen (elder) (9/29/2009 9:08 a.m.)
    - I see what you mean Barb JA (9/29/2009 10:00 a.m.)
- Edward was pre-engaged Leah Noel (9/28/2009 9:31 p.m.)
  - Is there proof in this week's reading CarolTS (9/29/2009 2:37 a.m.)
Engagements Diane DeS (9/26/2009 12:57 a.m.)
- Worse than being a cad Barbara (9/26/2009 1:33 a.m.)
  - Thank you for that Barb JA (9/26/2009 7:35 a.m.)
  - I love this post... Moni (9/26/2009 6:41 a.m.)
I assume she thought he was "innocent" kathleen (elder) (9/25/2009 5:30 p.m.)
- Yes, very easy to blame Lucy LouAnn (9/27/2009 2:44 p.m.)
- That's true. Barbara (9/25/2009 6:43 p.m.)
Well, I think the thought was rather flattering to Elinor Elbè (9/25/2009 3:04 p.m.)
- Yes, and she also is aware... Moni (9/26/2009 6:43 a.m.)

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