Cranford - Chapter XI

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[Deborah, Moderator]

There were only a few things in this chapter that stood out to me. One being the poverty associated with Signor Brunoni (Samuel Brown). I think the ladies were surprised that he would be in such circumstances. I really enjoyed the fact that the ladies were happier calling him Signor Brunoni rather than Samuel Brown.

I'm looking forward to finding out more about Peter since it appears that he may be alive from the stories told by Mrs. Brown.

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Deborah wrote: "There were only a few things in this chapter that stood out to me. One being the poverty associated with Signor Brunoni (Samuel Brown). I think the ladies were surprised that he would be in such ..."

I did think that it was interesting how they had happened to discovered the more mundane and far less mystical side of Signor Brunoni. And the sort of disenchantment of Signor Bruoni put an end to their great panic which they had linked to his arrival.

I also thought it was interesting that no one seemed to mind the revelation that he was a fraud, particularly those whom had initially genuinely believed in him. Though perhaps at heart they always knew the truth, and only enjoyed allowing themselves to be taken in by it all.

[Deborah, Moderator]

I also liked the fact that they were concerned about whether it was proper to enjoy the entertainment in provided and was comforted by the fact that the rector was there.