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But do you envy Lucy? Written by kathleen (elder) (10/22/2009 5:36 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Why does JA "reward" Lucy in the end?, penned by MarianneR

Lucy is married to Robert, and she pays court constantly to Mrs Ferrars. Even for someone as good at it as Lucy, I imagine it could be tiring.

I think JA gave us a fairly realistic ending here, especially since Lucy's talents allow her to fool those less discerning people who believe her flattery. And Lucy's "punishment" will be in continuing to live the life she had always worked so hard to attain.

As long as she doesn't bother Elinor anymore, I'm not unhappy with the result!

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Earnest, unceasing attention to self-interest Robbin (10/21/2009 11:07 a.m.)

Active malice. Rachel G (10/21/2009 5:55 p.m.)
- I agree Robbin (10/22/2009 9:11 p.m.)
- Why does JA "reward" Lucy in the end? MarianneR (10/22/2009 4:38 a.m.)
  - I'm relaxed about her prosperity, because... Tom P2 (10/22/2009 8:08 p.m.)
  - But do you envy Lucy? kathleen (elder) (10/22/2009 5:36 a.m.)
    - Lucy IS the punishment, more like... nfm Elbè (10/24/2009 10:59 a.m.)
    - Life is unfair. Rachel G (10/22/2009 6:08 a.m.)
      - Fairness of life   Karen G (10/22/2009 10:05 a.m.)
        
        Thanks for the quotation -   MarianneR (10/23/2009 6:23 a.m.)
        
        the harmony in which they all lived together   Kathryn Ann (10/22/2009 10:40 a.m.)
        
        I can just imagine this 'harmonious' domestic existence...   Elbè (10/24/2009 10:57 a.m.)

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