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Jane Austen Fan Fiction Index Link

  • March 15, 2009
  • Melissa
  • Jane Austen Fan Fiction
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No real analysis or historical information today, but I would like to announce that the Jane Austen Fan Fiction Index (JAFF Index from now on) has created a login and password for this site (located on the sidebar). These will…

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Barristers and Attorneys

  • March 14, 2009
  • Melissa
  • History, Law, Regency Society
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Lady Catherine is shocked that her nephew will marry a woman whose uncle is an attorney, while we are presented Darcy's great-uncle the judge as yet another sign of his family's prestige. This post isn't going to go into the…

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Cutting off an Entailment

  • March 13, 2009
  • Melissa
  • Law, Money Matters, Pride and Prejudice
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In Part I of Mr. Bennet and the Entailment, I mentioned that Mr. Bennet's plan to provide for his family after his death was to have a son who would join with Mr. Bennet in cutting off the entail. This…

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Mr. Bennet and the Entailment, Part II

  • March 12, 2009
  • Melissa
  • Law, Money Matters, Pride and Prejudice
  • 4 Comments

In Part I of Mr. Bennet and the Entailment, I discussed some of the flaws in Mr. Bennet's plan to provide for his family through fathering a son. Today in Part II, I am going to discuss some of the…

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Mr. Bennet and the Entailment, Part I

  • March 11, 2009
  • Melissa
  • Law, Money Matters, Pride and Prejudice
  • 3 Comments

Longbourn estate is entailed on the male line. Mr. Bennet, Longbourn's current owner, has no sons. Therefore the Bennet daughters must marry or face a lives of poverty following their father's death. And of course, if Mr. Bennet did have…

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What Darcy paid to induce Wickham to marry Lydia

  • March 10, 2009
  • Melissa
  • Money Matters, Pride and Prejudice, Weddings
  • 10 Comments

One of the ways that Darcy displays his love for Elizabeth is when he tracks down Lydia and Wickham following their elopement and pays the expenses for their wedding. We don't know how much exactly he had to spend, beyond…

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Just a Quick Note

  • March 9, 2009
  • Melissa
  • Explanation, Introduction
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I am going to but a halt to the character descriptions for the time being. I think I've hit most of the important Pride & Prejudice characters and I want to get to more interesting post topics, such as analysis…

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Caroline Bingley, Basic Character Information

  • March 9, 2009
  • Melissa
  • Character Info, Pride and Prejudice
  • 0 Comments

Basic Information: Age: Unknown, I would guess somewhere in her early twenties Physical Characteristics: Handsome and apparently has a figure worth showing off (or at least thinks she does). Personality Characteristics: Caroline Bingley is not one of Elizabeth Bennet's favorite…

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Charles Bingley, Basic Character Information

  • March 9, 2009
  • Melissa
  • Character Info, Pride and Prejudice
  • 2 Comments

Basic Information: Age: 23 at the beginning of the novel Spouse: Jane Bennet (end of novel) Other Family:two sisters, Caroline Bingley and Louisa Hurst Physical Characteristics: Bingley is described as being "good looking" and "handsome" with a "pleasant countenance." He…

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George Wickham, Basic Character Information

  • March 8, 2009
  • Melissa
  • Character Info, Pride and Prejudice
  • 1 Comment

George Wickham is basically lacking in good character but his bad traits cause enough problems to warrant giving him a profile. Basic Information: Given Name: George Age: Unknown, but nearly the same age as Darcy. Primary Residence: Where ever is…

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