L&T Archive 1998-2003

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In Response To: What is the general rule . . . ()

Though some of these are more minor characters, Robert Martin, Charles Hayter, whichever Wentworth brother was older, Charles Musgrove, and Charles Bingley are eldest or only sons, and all are very respectable.

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But Knightley and Edward Ferrars are elder sons! nfm
Yes, but....
But his character was formed whilst a first son
What is the general rule . . .
No pattern (nfm)
I agree nfm
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Actually Edward admits his ruin.....
True -- but he still has a "good" character
What was expected of eldest sons