Flora's motivation
Posted by Kay on April 24, 1998 at 10:44:28:
In response to Don't forget mystery!, written by Cheryl on April 23, 1998 at 20:18:15
] ] However those two reasons do not account for her choosing CCF above and instead the other places offered to her. CCF cannot provide material for a modern Persuasion and the task of reforming its inhabitants seems far more difficult that in the case of the other relatives.
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] There's also the intrigue of perhaps finding out what "wrong" was done to her father and what her "rights" are-- who could resist?
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I tend to agree more with Cheryl. I think the mystery aspect is what draws her to Cold Comfort Farm. Even in these early chapters (and it's more evident later), it seems that the Starkadders are too wrapped up in themselves to give Flora much attention. She doesn't even meet Seth and Reuben until she's there for awhile, and she doesn't meet Amos until Chapter 8.
- It looks like a "while" but Constanza 17:17:44 4/24/98
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- BTW: time and setting Constanza 18:03:20 4/24/98
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- BTW: time and setting Constanza 18:03:20 4/24/98
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- Why She Goes Where She Goes Karen R 17:13:18 4/24/98
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