This morning we took a quiz on Chapters 36-45. We graded in class and then our discussion was as follows:
Chapter 40, page 245, why does Edward pause when talking to Elinor? What is the "suspicion in his mind?" (answer: he suspects that Elinor is in love with Colonel Brandon) Do you think Elinor and Colonel Brandon will end up together? Everyone on the outside seems to think they'd make a good couple. Do you think she'd be happier with Edward or Colonel Brandon?
Chapter 44 - what information is brought to light from Willoughby's conversation with Elinor? (his initial intentions were not sound, but he did find himself in love with Marianne; he says he didn't know Eliza was pregnant; he married Ms. Gray for the $ since he was disowned by Ms. Smith; he "spied" on the Dashwood sisters while they were in town; he is not in love with his wife; she is the one who dictated the cold letter to Marianne.) Do you have a better opinion of W now that he has shared more of "his side?" What quality is dominant in W? (selfishness - M is dying and he wants forgiveness - he cares most for himself and money).
You are finishing the book tonight. We now are "ahead of the story" and know most of the expectations of the major characters. Do you think things will turn out well for the good people? why or why not? Would would be most consistent with Austen's style?
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