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Willoughby's narcissism infected Marianne. Written by nan duval (10/12/2009 8:25 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Willoughby is a narcissist, penned by Divya

I agree that Willoughby is a complete narcissist, we all have some tendency in that direction--it just depends where you are on the bell curve--& Willoughby's flattery and attention was designed to inspire the same in Marianne. In Chapter 29, talking to Elinor after having her read all the letters, Marianne is thinking some other woman has maligned her. "Who is she?--Who can she be?--Whom did I ever hear him talk of as young and attractive among his female acquaintance?--Oh! no one, no one--he talked to me only of myself."

I won't deny that Marianne's narcissism was in high gear on its own when she first became acquainted with Willoughby (she was culture medium for the infection--(just for you Divya)) but his modus operandi drove it to a new level.

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

Willoughby v Wickham Anselm (10/11/2009 9:38 a.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.)
- The real reason for Willoughby's trip is even creepier Barbara (10/12/2009 12:08 p.m.)
  - Disposable Women Robbin (10/14/2009 4:37 p.m.)
  - Does Willoughby want to have Marianne Ramya (10/13/2009 12:25 p.m.)
  - Well put. Rachel G (10/12/2009 8:45 p.m.)
- Willoughby's journey to Elinor Bridget D (10/12/2009 1:58 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.)
- He had business at Combe Magna. Reeba (10/11/2009 3:44 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.)
  - 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.)
- Is Willoughby just acting impulsively? kathleen (elder) (10/11/2009 2:52 p.m.)
Suspense! Mary Anne (10/10/2009 10:25 a.m.)
- As a first-time reader, having only seen the adaptations... Cathy Allen (10/12/2009 11:32 a.m.)
- Elinor was worried about this too. Barbara (10/11/2009 6:27 p.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.)
  - Cutting the Cad Robbin (10/11/2009 2:16 p.m.)
  - Feeling guilty? I don't think so. Reeba (10/11/2009 11:07 a.m.)

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