tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394411873394023490.post155629916404959623..comments2024-02-29T12:25:23.697+01:00Comments on The Content Reader: The Portrait of a Lady by Henry JamesLisbeth http://www.blogger.com/profile/00466904375353041610noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394411873394023490.post-58198248021377770602018-02-28T18:05:56.245+01:002018-02-28T18:05:56.245+01:00I found it a little bit out of character that she ...I found it a little bit out of character that she does not have more independence in her marriage. Let's see what Banville says. I have just started reading it. Lisbeth https://www.blogger.com/profile/00466904375353041610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394411873394023490.post-22015157827536349672018-02-22T13:55:54.840+01:002018-02-22T13:55:54.840+01:00I agree that she married not wholly out of manipul...I agree that she married not wholly out of manipulation by Madame Merle. Both you and Tom, of Wuthering Expectations, point to the fact that she is a wonderfully independent and stubborn woman, one who is intent on making her own choices.<br /><br />I was so glad to have Banville's book to pick uo following this one; he has a writing style which so closeley fits with James', and he takes these important questions one strp farther. He shows us what becomes of Pansy, and what Isabel does next regarding both Serena Merle and Gilbert. I highly recommend it. Thanks for reading, and posting, along with me! xoBellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.com