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GR: disliking the colonel Written by Barbara (8/13/2003 5:03 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, GR: clarification requested, please, penned by Jeanne P

]However, W. stated clearly he strongly dislike CB, with the result that Marianne changed her sentiment from feeling sorry for CB to also disliking CB. Is that right? Did the origination of strong dislike of CB come from W. or from Marianne? Which of the two agree or echo that opinion?

I can't see anything that indicates that Marianne disliked Colonel Brandon before Willoughby started criticizing him. In Ch. 7, before Willoughby comes on the scene, Marianne was " perfectly disposed to make every allowance for the colonel's advanced state of life which humanity required."

In other words, she was mostly indifferent to him, a little sorry for him that he should be the subject of the raillery and jokes by Mrs. Jennings along with herself, and thinking that --at age 35--he was 'an absolute old bachelor' who would be in need of a nurse maid rather than a wife.

But Marianne never makes personal criticisms of Brandon's personality or character before Willoughby comes on the scene. In Chapter 10, where they are criticizing him, Marianne's remarks are in agreement with or an "Add to which" of things that Willoughby says.

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Willoughby's dislike of Brandon Jeanne P (8/12/2003 3:48 p.m.)

GR: Who has the sensibility? Shalene (8/13/2003 11:56 a.m.)
- GR Sensibility vs sensitivity Tzivia (8/14/2003 6:51 a.m.)
  - GR: Very Good... Lynn Maureen (8/14/2003 10:19 a.m.)
    - More on sensibility Line (8/14/2003 8:46 p.m.)
- GR: That's the irony... Line (8/13/2003 7:06 p.m.)
GR: There's a reason (trying hard not to spoil) KateL (8/12/2003 4:02 p.m.)
- GR--No need to spoil Barbara (8/12/2003 4:10 p.m.)
  - GR: Plus Marianne does not think highly of CB Linda (8/13/2003 10:13 a.m.)
    - GR:Except... Barbara (8/13/2003 11:02 a.m.)
      - GR: clarification requested, please   Jeanne P (8/13/2003 3:38 p.m.)
        
        GR: Protection against unwelcome intimations   MiriB (8/14/2003 4:10 a.m.)
        
        Good point! (nfm)   Barbara (8/14/2003 11:48 a.m.)
        
        GR: disliking the colonel   Barbara (8/13/2003 5:03 p.m.)
        
        GR:--and I meant to add...   Barbara (8/13/2003 5:15 p.m.)
        
        GR: So...   Jeanne P (8/13/2003 6:58 p.m.)
    - GR--Yes You're Right, Although... BarbaraB (8/13/2003 10:51 a.m.)
      - GR: Ego trip Barbara (8/13/2003 12:53 p.m.)
        
        GR: Just wondering... Jeanne P (8/13/2003 3:46 p.m.)
  - Why Marianne? Tuyet N (8/12/2003 7:08 p.m.)
    - GR not at 19! Barbara (8/12/2003 10:17 p.m.)
  - GR: Thanks so much for the illumination.nfm Jeanne P (8/12/2003 6:30 p.m.)
  - GR--Same Conclusion BarbaraB (8/12/2003 5:05 p.m.)
Please use GR Barbara (8/12/2003 3:59 p.m.)

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