Yes, I like this thought very much, especially the last part :) Now I have to get reading on the next two chapters. Can't wait to see what will unfold next.
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Oooh, I like where you're going with Joan, Mrs. Gilbey and Blanche; yes, I tend to agree the end of school scene is quite memorable because it gives perspective to the beginning of the book. I also agree that a person who is still the same after many years hasn't lived very well at all, hasn't evolv...
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I too like Averil and enjoyed how you described her in relation to her father and sister. I just re-read Sonnet 98 and think it can be interpreted literally---Joan is pining for Rodney, just as Shakespeare is pining for his love. Nothing looks so nice to Joan; she's in the middle of nowhere, think...
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Don't just accept things at their face value---because it's the easiest way, and because it may save you pain! Life is meant to be lived---not glossed over. And don't be too pleased with yourself! -p85 This is Miss Gilbey's advice to Joan, and I think it's really accurate, especially because of the...
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Yes, 'delusional' and 'isolated' are great descriptor words for Joan. Chapters 4 and 5 really bring these qualities out in her. What do you think about Averil and the connection to Sonnet 98? I'm planning on finishing Chapter 6 either tonight or tomorrow, so I will respond to your other post shortly...
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I just finished the first week's reading and I have to admit it's pretty interesting so far. I'm looking forward to seeing what will happen next. I'm definitely along for the ride, and hoping AC will be more sympathetic to Blanche and Barbara as well. I'm interested in Joan too. She seems like she h...
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This sounds good to me. I'm just waiting for the book to arrive in my snail box :)
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