Perhaps

Posted by Constanza on December 23, 1997 at 15:10:40:

In response to I won't spoil it for you, but..., written by Caroline on December 22, 1997 at 22:29:45

They are death (Emma, Persuasion), absent (Northanger Abbey; Mansfield Park) or have little influence on their daughters' life. On the other hand, there are always a female character that fills in the role of mother/confidante: Mrs. Gardiner, Emma's former governess; Lady I-don't-remember-her-name in Persuassion; the Aunt in Mansfield Park, etc. What do you think?

BTW Merry X-mas to all!

REPLIES:

• YOU FORGOT one... KAREN L 21:29:59 12/23/97 (6)
  • Not MANSFIELD PARK Stolzi 03:34:28 12/27/97 (1)
    • You are right, but... Constanza 09:49:11 12/28/97 (0)
  • I don't remember very well but Constanza 21:40:18 12/23/97 (3)
    • Motherly sensibilities gkb 17:48:04 12/25/97 (2)
      • Is that true for the movie adaptation too? KAREN L 18:59:32 12/26/97 (1)
        • More subtle gkb 15:08:47 12/27/97 (0)

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