Posted by Amy on April 29, 1997 at 23:11:53:

In reply to Part I: Fanny Is Not Emma posted by Ann on April 29, 1997 at 02:42:36

So what's the thrust here? Kali says she can't get with Fanny because she doesn't grow. Ann says, "no she doesn't grow but does she have to?"

Good question. My answer is yes. Sure the book isn't so much about a delusional or mistaken heroine as Austen's other books, but how good is any story that doesn't show us some kind of personal journey?

Follow Ups:

• Re: But, does everyone else? kathleen (elder) 10:23:17 4/30/97 (5)
  • Re: But, does everyone else? Inko 21:58:21 5/02/97 (1)
    • Re: But, does everyone else? Kali 18:33:36 5/06/97 (0)
  • Yes, professor; no, professor Amy 12:02:20 4/30/97 (2)
    • Re: Yes, professor; no, professor Kali 17:53:24 4/30/97 (1)
      • Fanny and Mary. Ann 00:13:27 5/15/97 (0)
• Re: She doesn Kali 23:55:59 4/29/97 (0)

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