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Willoughby and forgiveness Written by Mary Anne (10/11/2009 8:29 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, He had business at Combe Magna., penned by Reeba

I venture to pronounce

[He who pretends to ask forgiveness cannot forgive others, though I see no reason why he needs to forgive Col Brandon. Perhaps he defeated him in the duel!!! :-D]

*snort* If what you mean is the possibility that Willoughby defeated Brandon, excuse me a moment while I laugh loud and long. I mentioned in a post further down the board that if Willoughby had come off better in the duel, he'd brag about it even if it meant being arrested.

As for Willoughby needing to forgive Brandon---that's the irony. He does cherish resentment against Brandon because Brandon is the better man; I suppose a case could be made for a challenge to a duel being attempted murder, but that would be stretching a point. Willoughby's in no position to think he's taking any sort of moral high ground.

There's a mention in another post about Elinor and Marianne extending forgiveness as Christians should do. There's a passage that offenders like Willoughby are usually anxious to forget: "If thy brother offends, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him." Willoughby does not repent in any real manner that I can discern. If Elinor and Marianne forgive his actions, it's more for their own peace of mind, especially in Marianne's case. Willoughby would also do well to let go of his unfounded resentment against Brandon instead of sulking because the better man won the love of a good woman.

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Grand Gesture Robbin (10/10/2009 3:11 a.m.)

"I am very drunk" Rachel G (10/10/2009 6:27 a.m.)
- Willougby's journey Bridget D (10/11/2009 7:44 a.m.)
  - Feeling guilty? I don't think so. Reeba (10/11/2009 11:07 a.m.)
  - Cutting the Cad Robbin (10/11/2009 2:16 p.m.)
Suspense! Mary Anne (10/10/2009 10:25 a.m.)
- Elinor was worried about this too. Barbara (10/11/2009 6:27 p.m.)
- As a first-time reader, having only seen the adaptations... Cathy Allen (10/12/2009 11:32 a.m.)
Willoughby v Wickham Anselm (10/11/2009 9:38 a.m.)
- Is Willoughby just acting impulsively? kathleen (elder) (10/11/2009 2:52 p.m.)
- He had business at Combe Magna. Reeba (10/11/2009 3:44 p.m.)
  - Point #3 - his *lie* CarolTS (10/11/2009 6:50 p.m.)
    - Yes, an ironic statement Barb JA (10/12/2009 11:07 a.m.)
      - PS. I too enjoyed the rest of the stages Reeba. nfm Barb JA (10/12/2009 11:50 a.m.)
        
        Yes, I do believe.. Reeba (10/12/2009 5:14 p.m.)
  - Willoughby and forgiveness Mary Anne (10/11/2009 8:29 p.m.)
    - How could I ever think otherwise :-) Reeba (10/12/2009 6:42 a.m.)
- Willoughby is a narcissist Divya (10/11/2009 4:19 p.m.)
  - Willoughby's narcissism infected Marianne. nan duval (10/12/2009 8:25 p.m.)
- Willoughby's journey to Elinor Bridget D (10/12/2009 1:58 a.m.)
- The real reason for Willoughby's trip is even creepier Barbara (10/12/2009 12:08 p.m.)
  - Well put. Rachel G (10/12/2009 8:45 p.m.)
  - Does Willoughby want to have Marianne Ramya (10/13/2009 12:25 p.m.)
  - Disposable Women Robbin (10/14/2009 4:37 p.m.)
- Willoghby's genuineness. Reeba (10/12/2009 12:25 p.m.)
  - Yes, of course....well....maybe. Anselm (10/12/2009 1:57 p.m.)
    - Thank you Anselm. nfm Reeba (10/12/2009 5:14 p.m.)

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