not Wickham
Posted by Rita on October 28, 1997 at 13:36:59:
In response to What was Willoughby?, written by Mark on October 27, 1997 at 16:18:53
Willoughby was not a Wickham! Just Cad and scum in a very superficial sense, used to describe his choice.
But, his choice was not simple. In an age where professional capacity was not mobile and class played a big role, his choice was limited.
He did have a very tough moral choice and did choose reason over sentiment. I believe he loved Marianne and did not anticipate his future dilemma.
His choice was a stable/secure financial future or love- he chose 'sense' over 'sensibility'. I know that a lot of people will have made a similar choice.
I am just sad that it is Marianne who has to deal with the heartache(more) and a loss of faith.
In some respects W's case too is tragic!
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