tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4389739764142528890.post8504170198497307570..comments2023-10-14T06:52:48.297-05:00Comments on My Favorite Pastime: Northanger Abbey Read-Along: Discussion 3Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07190011785450338206noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4389739764142528890.post-77610553065721083242016-03-26T16:07:05.859-05:002016-03-26T16:07:05.859-05:00I totally agree, Catherine's honesty and sweet...I totally agree, Catherine's honesty and sweet nature are what make her such a likable heroine and that's a perfect verse to be reminded of for the situation :)Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07190011785450338206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4389739764142528890.post-14266255706053912012016-03-26T14:53:59.454-05:002016-03-26T14:53:59.454-05:00I love how you describe Catherine: "She hasn&...I love how you describe Catherine: "She hasn't had any experience in having to edit her words or feelings." So true! There are definitely pros and cons to her innocence - she perhaps need to be a bit more "wise as serpents," given the duplicity around her. (To quote Matthew 10:16.) She gets herself into trouble by being unaware of others' motives. But at the same time, she shouldn't lose her sweet nature or her reliance on honesty. :)<br /><br />Thank you for sharing that book link - so fun! And I'm so eager to hear what you think of the story and characters overall, once we finish. :)<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4389739764142528890.post-61603664402036541172016-03-21T16:50:54.544-05:002016-03-21T16:50:54.544-05:00Awww, thanks Courtney! Isn't it the truth? I w...Awww, thanks Courtney! Isn't it the truth? I would rather appear as if I know nothing than open my mouth and prove it to be true! ha! I think the Thorpes are giving Catherine a good education in the deceptive and shallowness of people, she can't but help come away from an acquaintance with them a bit more wiser than she went into it. Thanks so much for stopping by! Looking forward to next week :)Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07190011785450338206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4389739764142528890.post-33865346488130897782016-03-21T12:05:41.880-05:002016-03-21T12:05:41.880-05:00I love this whole post! Especially the first quote...I love this whole post! Especially the first quote you chose -- that one is so tongue-in-cheek witty of Austen. Like: "Some friendly advice: if you know <i> anything</i>, it's better to keep it to yourself and appear ignorant."<br /><br />I hadn't considered that the Thorpes must think the Morlands well off financially. That makes perfect sense as their motive! And I understand how Catherine's naivety is almost too much. But, a good example of how a person must stay on his or her toes with the deceptions and shallowness of society. :)Courtney Clark (The Green Mockingbird Blog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01057618073305232146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4389739764142528890.post-31773802320077515942016-03-18T07:56:01.013-05:002016-03-18T07:56:01.013-05:00Thanks for stopping by Miranda! I agree, waaay too...Thanks for stopping by Miranda! I agree, waaay too much of the Thorpes! Gah! They are going to be the end of me! If I could only reach through the pages and tell Catherine what is what! I hope that Henry will become better known as the book progresses. While witty, there has been no substance to him so far :)Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07190011785450338206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4389739764142528890.post-54273869298276607202016-03-17T09:13:22.121-05:002016-03-17T09:13:22.121-05:00Henry is winning my heart, but I can see what you ...Henry is winning my heart, but I can see what you mean about him being elusive. It still feels like we don't completely know him because we haven't seen a ton of him, (we've seen waaaay too much of the Thorpes!) but I have a feeling he'll really makes us fall for him in the coming chapters. Lovely answers, Julie!Miranda Atchleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923278667073357060noreply@blogger.com