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Unobtrusive Edward. Written by Rachel G (9/18/2012 1:21 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Why do we see so little of Edward Ferrars?, penned by Tess

Interesting question...

Perhaps Edward's 'non-presence' and lack of character development in the early chapters is a deliberate attempt to evoke in the reader's mind his diffident, unobtrusive character.

If we had heard him express his opinions or observed his interactions more closely, we might have an impression of him which was more vivid than he would seem in real life.

As it is, he is quiet, shy and unobtrusive, so we don't get to hear him or notice him in the text.

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Why do we see so little of Edward Ferrars? Tess (9/18/2012 8:09 a.m.)

A similar train of thought BarbaraB (9/19/2012 1:28 a.m.)
To highlight the differences between Marianne and Elinor Elbè (9/18/2012 3:17 p.m.)
- The "prejudiced" reader Jasmine D (9/19/2012 11:41 a.m.)
  - Another thought on reader “prejudice” amytat (9/19/2012 10:21 p.m.)
  - Good point Tess (9/19/2012 2:52 p.m.)
    - Little bit of both Jasmine D (9/19/2012 11:51 p.m.)
      - What he is *not* is more important than what he is? Sarah Hannah (9/20/2012 12:55 p.m.)
- I agree Faithr (9/18/2012 6:07 p.m.)
Unobtrusive Edward. Rachel G (9/18/2012 1:21 p.m.)
- Edward RobinJ (9/20/2012 4:57 p.m.)

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