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Is there a difference in Thorpe's behavior w/ men only vs Written by kathleen (elder) (7/26/2012 2:15 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, General Tilney, penned by Peter

his interactions with Catherine? James Morland also likes & trusts John Thorpe -- is this also unrealistic? I know that this bothers some readers.

Most (all?) of John Thorpe's dialogue is with Catherine or in Catherine's presence. Does he, perhaps, overdo his boasting & preening when she's around compared to when he's with men only?

I'm wondering if Thorpe is a failure on JA's part or if she's trying to present a young man who is able to act (somewhat, at least) more sensibly in the company of men only?

General Tilney doesn't really care about Catherine's good qualities, but I don't believe he ever met Isabella Thorpe, much less thought about her faults of character. I agree that he doesn't seem to be the type of man who would have been a good commanding officer, however.

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General Tilney Marla P (7/24/2012 3:09 a.m.)
- Tilney Marla P (7/28/2012 12:34 a.m.)
- General Tilney   Peter (7/26/2012 1:27 p.m.)
  
  Landed gentry would purchase a commission. nfm   keith Logan (2/4/2013 3:02 a.m.)
  
  This!   Pete (5/3/2013 8:05 a.m.)
  
  He might have been blinded by riches   Lizbeth S (7/29/2012 10:34 p.m.)
  
  Is there a difference in Thorpe's behavior w/ men only vs   kathleen (elder) (7/26/2012 2:15 p.m.)
  
  Yes, like Mr. Elton in Emma   LaraineR (7/28/2012 11:17 a.m.)
  
  Thorpe is a doof around women, for sure   TimLee (7/26/2012 3:34 p.m.)
  
  Sorry   Peter (7/26/2012 7:59 p.m.)
  
  thumbs down on Thorp   Linda Benisse (10/31/2012 2:15 a.m.)
  
  msp   Linda Benisse (11/7/2012 4:17 a.m.)
  
  Further   Stephanie (11/2/2012 10:09 p.m.)
  
  Maybe the General...   Mary Skater (7/28/2012 5:13 p.m.)

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