How about this
Posted by Constanza on February 28, 1998 at 18:43:33:
In response to General agreement and one nitpick, written by Kay on February 27, 1998 at 20:32:35
Constanza:
I think all characters in this book fall into 2 categories: those that are true to their belief (whether right or wrong, new or old) and those that aren't.
Among the second: Cecil, Mr. Eager, Charlotte, Mrs. Vyse, Miss Lavish (ok, she pretends to be a modern woman, she even smokes, but she is all shell and no substance).
Kay:
I can't see that these people weren't true to their beliefs. They were inflexible and had rigid opinions of right and wrong. Charlotte's old beliefs weren't working anymore, and I think Cecil would eventually see that his philosophy wouldn't lead to a satisfying life either.
Constanza
Mmmm... Maybe "beliefs" is not the word...
The problem is I can see there are 2 categories, which people fall into which one, but I cannot exactly pigeonhole what is the "key". Let's say that in the category you mention I sense that there is not an agreement between the inner self and the outer self. Perhaps it has to do with self-knowledge, and not "beliefs". I guess I'll have to work on my "theory" a little more. :-)
Kay
I wish I could right so well on a bad day. (And this has been one for me.)
Constanza
But you do!:-)
Kay
I would only add that I think Charlotte has a lot of internal anger and this is what separates her from the Miss Alans, Mrs. Honeychurch (and even Miss Bates, mentioned at the beginning of this discussion).
Constanza
Yes, anger is a good explanation for lots of her attitudes. Good point!
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