I've read the book three times, seen the black and white movie once, seen the 5&1/2 hour version too many times to count, and have now just come back from seeing this newly released one which all the critics have been raving about. Why does this fictional story interest me so much? Why do I admire Mr. Darcy so much? His riches? Certainly not. His looks? Decent but "not handsome enough to tempt me." Perhaps his confidence, his unceasing love, and his willingness to sacrifice anything for the sake of that love. And compared to Gilbert Blythe? Of course, Elizabeth and Anne are beautiful.
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So...what did you think of the Epilogue I posted? I read it to Sam. I don't know about his claim that the feminization of the culture started in the church.... I do, however, very much appreciate the comments regarding "the masculine initiative of God" and the "feminine response of faith", "religious sentiment." We wrongly think faith is about what we 'feel' towards God, rather than accepting what He DID (no matter the ushy gushy or lack there of). This life is not about my comfort/my feeling loved. This life is about God's glory.
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