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the harmony in which they all lived together Written by Kathryn Ann (10/22/2009 10:40 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Fairness of life, penned by Karen G

was nothing like. I don't believe JA expects that her gemtle readers will set aside all the jealousies, ill-will and disagreements at all. And thinking about what Cathy Allen notes elsewhere - JA's writing was "...meant to be read aloud and shared ..." and I can just see her family and friends laughing at this picture of "harmony" that JA painted for these four.

So I think JA did reward all of the characters with what she thought they deserved.

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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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