~Amy
Tue, Mar 25, 1997 (15:32)
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Emily said:
I propose a topic about what we want would like to read about in a
sequel to P&P or other JA books. I've been doing research on P&P
sequels and most people really didn't enjoy them at all. Like the
ones from Emma Tennent or Janet Alymer. What do ya think?
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I guess the topics in chosen for fan fiction give a good clue. Ann, you are the one who has edited everything. What are the popular themes?
~Dina
Tue, Mar 25, 1997 (16:32)
#1
You cannot have a story without conflict. What can we stand to have as a problem for D & E? I cannot imagine as I have read (I cannot believe I am admitting it) in some of the sequels that they will not have good communication and that Lizzie becomes an insipid, weepy wimp.
One thing I know I would like to read (as I do in fanfic) is them getting to know each other as people. They know very little of each others lives. He knows she reads and plays "a little" - what else? She knows he's a "good master", likes to hunt birds and swims :-) - but what else? We know that her life will change a great deal, in comparison to Darcy's. I am sure she will make small faux pas but she won't let running Pemberly get the best of her. She is up to the challenge.
That's about all the plot dissecting I can do right now. I am sure I will have more after I read everyone's wonderful ideas.
~LKenn
Tue, Mar 25, 1997 (18:14)
#2
I want to see a P&P sequel that begins with Darcy & Elizabeth's wedding night. HA!