Mr. Woodhouse and Mr. Bennett

Posted by Carrie on October 10, 1997 at 12:27:09:

While reading Emma again, I became a little (only a little) annoyed with Mr. Woodhouse. For some reason with the first reading and even in the adaptations, his worries didn't bother me as much as they are now. So I began to consider, of the two, Mr. Woodhouse and Mr. Bennett (a somewhat less involved father) which would be preferred?

Of course a father who is concerned for you is wanted, but so concerned? Perhaps it is just my temperament, but I think I'd rather have Mr. Bennett. I think, possibly, I would prefer the commentary provided by Mr. Bennett to the constant concern of Mr. Woodhouse. Provided of course, that my name is not Lydia!

Anyone else have a preference?

~Carrie

REPLIES:

• Mr. Bennett! Lydia 16:16:47 10/10/97 (0)
• Now Dad... Kali 16:12:42 10/10/97 (2)
  • Fanfic idea Kathy F. 13:40:17 10/12/97 (1)
    • Or... Kali 15:19:00 10/12/97 (0)

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