tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4251590827888762687.post2352253864298558356..comments2024-01-24T01:14:49.254-08:00Comments on Shining As Stars: Mixed Signals : Why Girls (sometimes) Stupefy GuysShining as Starshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00688588499307754620noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4251590827888762687.post-71638925916442125912010-06-30T21:43:41.408-07:002010-06-30T21:43:41.408-07:00@ Nina,
Marian's mixed signals were totally i...@ Nina,<br /><br />Marian's mixed signals were totally intentional, while Margaret's weren't, as Elise pointed out. However, mixed signals whether intended or not are very confusing, which was what I was trying to point out. And am I really the only person who still likes Marian? lol<br />Blessings!<br />MarieShining as Starshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00688588499307754620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4251590827888762687.post-64500221839259233702010-06-29T16:17:50.643-07:002010-06-29T16:17:50.643-07:00Hmm, very interesting thoughts! I didn't noti...Hmm, very interesting thoughts! I didn't notice it so much in Margaret, but Marian? Ugh, I couldn't stand her specifically *because* she is trying to stay strong and honorable and yet is constantly using her feminine wiles on Guy. That's not honorable, IMO - it's taking the easy way out.<br /><br />Now that I've had that little rant, lol. ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07663781413344499899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4251590827888762687.post-912127987191593462010-06-25T08:49:06.723-07:002010-06-25T08:49:06.723-07:00Thanks Elise! Heheh, I think I'm the only pers...Thanks Elise! Heheh, I think I'm the only person who likes Marian. You're right in saying that Margaret and Lizzy's mixed signals are unintentional. The intentional ones like Marian's are far more dangerous and have lasting repercussions. As a Christian, I shouldn't be intentionally sending them out, something I (sadly) used to do in the past.<br />And thanks for linking to that wonderful post, it provided me with more delicious food for thought!<br /><br />As an afterthought, it's not only girls who send mixed signals; guys are guilty of doing the same as well. Think Robin and Isabella in Season 3.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />MarieShining as Starshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00688588499307754620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4251590827888762687.post-32731529972448972072010-06-25T04:01:52.767-07:002010-06-25T04:01:52.767-07:00Great post, Marie!!!
I have always disliked Mari...Great post, Marie!!! <br /><br />I have always disliked Marian (to a degree) for the very reasons you spoke of. I've never really felt that way about Margaret, and I think it's because the mixed signals Margaret sends to JT (:-D) were completely unintentional - like Lizzy's were towards Darcy. But Marian was more intentional and downright manipulative in the mixed signals she gives Gisborne and the way she uses his feelings for her to help Robin, etc.<br /><br />Anyway. . . good post! Oops, I've already said that. . .<br /><br />And the themes you talk about here reminded me of <a href="http://austenette.wordpress.com/2009/04/07/woman-in-love/#more-520" rel="nofollow">this</a> blog post that I read yesterday. It's long, but well worth reading!<br /><br />~EliseThe Editrixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01184804847476554759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4251590827888762687.post-67825658816474821972010-06-24T21:18:59.723-07:002010-06-24T21:18:59.723-07:00Yes, Marie. If we love God first and best everyth...Yes, Marie. If we love God first and best everything will be the way that it should be. Thank you for writing back, and may God bless youKindred Spirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17741842101853438240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4251590827888762687.post-22387516733921787062010-06-24T18:43:50.019-07:002010-06-24T18:43:50.019-07:00@ Kindred Spirit
Thanks for the compliment! And y...@ Kindred Spirit<br /><br />Thanks for the compliment! And yes, I have watched both the 1995 and 2007 versions of Persuasion and read the book. My favourite (apart from the book) is the 1995 version, though I think that the actors in the 2007 version are closer to the ages in the book.<br />I agree that Anne and Frederick are models of constancy, which seems to be an unheard-of virtue in much of the "love" that takes place in our society today. And maybe I'll never find my Frederick, but I hope that my love for God will always remain passionate and constant, despite my waywardly ways.<br />Blessings,<br />MarieShining as Starshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00688588499307754620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4251590827888762687.post-72755773827273437332010-06-24T17:33:14.071-07:002010-06-24T17:33:14.071-07:00What a fine post this is, Marie! You have capture...What a fine post this is, Marie! You have captured the essence of these relationships and pinpointed their difficulties. A good example of constancy may be found in Jane Austen's "Persuasion," I think. Though Frederick and Anne allow themselves to be separated by others, their love is true and endures an eight-year absence. Their love is tested, and it passes with flying colors. My favorite film version of this book is the 2007 ITV one. If you haven't seen it yet, you would do well to look for it since you are a fellow Jane Austen fan. :-) May God bless you, and may He give you the joy of true love which remains constant no matter what.Kindred Spirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17741842101853438240noreply@blogger.com