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Would You Have Fallen For Mr. Wickham?
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What a great topic! The current me would be immediately suspicious. Given my track record, I think the then me would, too! Its all Darcy.
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No way! Mr. Wickham was too forward in telling bad things about other people. I don't like smack talk, & I don't enjoy people who seem to feel bad for themselves constantly. I was into Mr. Darcy from the start. He has more mystery & class. (Plus, after I saw the 1995 mini-series, I always see Mr. Darcy as Colin Firth when I read the book, so... of course I'm going to be swooning for Darcy!)
Cecilia wrote: "No, I am always hesitant about people who spill their guts after knowing me for all of five minutes, especially when there stories reflect negatively on others."My sentiments exactly!
I would like to say that I would have saw right through him but if I am being truthful I probably would have fallen for Wickham. I would have been blinded by his charm. I think I would have evenually saw through him through.
He was in the army and many women like men in uniform.Not sure if I would - I'm a bit suspicious of everything ;-)
But if we look at modern takes on regency romances then Wickham (a wealthy version) is the ideal hero. A cad who is very experienced with women, charming and handsome. So perhaps more women would go for him then not.
I personally prefer integrity and I loath playboys (just think of those STIs!). But so many hero's of today's world in women's fiction are based on the playboy image (who forsakes all women for our fair heroine). The Rogue rather than the staid but honest Mr Darcy seems to conquer.
Mr. Wickham a.k.a. the Snake Charmer? (because he's a snake, and a charmer, get it?) Hmmm. Maybe. Yes.
I would hope I would have the good sense not to. I can't stand him in the book.
Wickham no, Willougby, without a doubt. In fact I have fallen for that type many times in my 20's!
No... far to smarmy and full of his own importance, always wary of those who pull others down... so NO WAY.
I'm with Kassel. The first time I read P&P I about fell off my chair when Mr. Darcy proposed to Elizabeth. Didn't see it coming at all. And I totally fell for Wickham!Diane the Gullible
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I will quote Chantelle. "Hell no!
No, however, Darcy isn't my type either.
No. I think he was too obvious. But I don't think I would have fallen for Darcy either (as much as I adore him). In real life I probably never would have looked beneath his aloofness and would have been convinced that he was jerk. I would have lost my heart to Bingley - I like nice guys.
I might have slept with Wickham, but wouldn't have fallen for him.
Oh, yes. I fell for a Wickham when I was 23, although it didn't last.
By all accounts, Wickham is a very charming guy and likeable. I would like to believe that I would be wary of him, but seeing as how everyone liked him in the book, most likely I would have been fooled as well.I would hope that in getting to know him better, I would begin to see the cracks in his charming facade. *cross fingers*
But yes, it was very dodgy of him to spill his life story with a mere acquaintance. No matter how fine her eyes may be, it is still rather suspicious. A wise person would have warning bells ringing at the back of her head, but I do not think I am all that wise. :)
when too many women desire the same man, that's trouble, that was how I reacted to Wickam, when Lydia started making eyes at him I knew he was bad news, Lydia's only interested in flirty guys anyway.....
Maybe. It does feel good when somebody showers you with attention.
I've never understood the attraction to Wickham. His moaning about Mr Darcy's "bad treatment" of him -and his "but it's all right, I'm above it all" attitude - was off-putting.
I found Wickham annoying, because everyone eyed him. Usually guys who get eyed by others all the time are self-centered and too cocky in my opinion. I love brooding characters...... such as Mr.Darcy.
Amy wrote: "When I was younger, yes I probably would have. I was shy and very self conscious, so if the wrong guy gave me attention and charm, I would have fallen for it. Now at 32, I would have seen through h..."Well said! I totally agree. :)
no, i wouldn't even when i was younger and i am 18 now, i didn't let any man who has the same intention like Mr Wickham foll me.
No I wouldn't. He is just not my type of guy at all, he gives me the shivers all over my back.
I don't think so, both in the movies and the book, I dislike Wickham. He irritated me.
I fell for a modern-day Mr. Wickham, and was left broken-hearted and crushed. So, yes, I am certain I would have fallen for Mr. Wickham. :]
I'm nearly 21. I didn't fall for him or his charm and lies 7 years ago when I was first introduced to the book and movie (even without knowing anything about the plot). I'm certainly not going to now.When I first watched the 2005 movie (my intro to Jane Austen) I was automatically repelled by the man. Seemed shifty to me and I'm generally a pretty good judge of character. Plus he flirts too much. Never trust a guy who flirts with too many girls.
I've never been one for the charming type. My first crush wasn't necessarily charming, but he was my best friend and my feelings for him lasted 10 years. Later crushes have been friends as well and they've been pretty nerdy (most have been socially awkward too).
So, no, I wouldn't fall for Wickham. Besides, he'd get on my nerves. Not particularly into men in uniform for some reason, unless we're talking about Spock.
There's something mysterious about Darcy that makes him attractive. Wickham puts on a good a front, but he seems overzealous at times finding ways to change subjects or talk to other people. By the way 'm asking for 1-5 dollar donations for a mission trip to guatemala we are dedicating a well we funded find out more at http://www.gofundme.com/guatemalamiss...
I was going to say 'absolutely not!' until I remembered the understated but utter charm of a boy I fell for many years ago as a teenager, despite warnings from family, friends, even other boys and THEIR mothers. Sometimes we have to find out for ourselves.
Why did Mary King reject Mr. Wickham?
Probably would have. I pretty much take people at face value - I have trouble seeing motives and such. Fortunately for me, I have a husband who is quite good at it....
Just trying to set myself in the situation.. I probably would, oh my god, how much I would. While reading the book I've always liked Darcy a lot, but thinking about being "in" the story he probably would have had me at hello.
let's not forget that mr wickham was a charming man I believe that if I hadn't known about his past I defenitly would have been interested I think.
Eew, no! I would've been suspicious of him right from the start. I mean, I just met the guy and he's telling me all the woes of his life. What is this, a chorus of "Everybody hates me I guess I'll go eat worms"? Way too smooth and oily. I didn't find him attractive. You know that one person who just makes you feel suspicious? There's just something about them that seems a little off, a little unsettling. You can't pinpoint it exactly, but that feeling still sticks around. And therefore, makes you stay away from slugs like Wickham.
no.i fell for Darcy.
Mr. Whickham is one of those persons (or characters) that certainly make one dizzy; if he gives attention to a shy, self-concious type of girl she just might well fall for him, head over heels. I was drawned very much to Darcy but he behaved himself despicably towards everyone; Whickham, on the other hand was there, was handsome, charming and friendly....well, at least until he started to talk about Darcy. He could have fooled a whole lot of people until his real character became apparent.
At 20, Lizzie´s age, i would have fallen head over heels over a mook like that; now, at 35, nope: talking down of another person when they only met you for about 5 mins doesn´t leave much to the imagination on what sort of person he is.
I don't think I would have. I'm rather shy and quiet so if someone starts off by telling me their life story, I'm a bit put off. I'm drawn to people who say more with their actions than their words.
Kate wrote: "I don't think I would have. I'm rather shy and quiet so if someone starts off by telling me their life story, I'm a bit put off. I'm drawn to people who say more with their actions than their words."Same here.
Not really. I 've always been pretty good at reading people, fictional or otherwise. And I would have been suspicious of him and his sob story. The likely tragic hero is always to be subjected with suspicion. Besides, he is so sketchy. But maybe I would have leaned towards him a bit, because of our common dislike for Darcy. -hypothetically, duh.
If there weren't Mr. Darcy before him, well, may be. Considering there there were, nope.
No, I wouldn't. I'm usually good at sensing when someone is trying to manipulate me and although I don't mistrust people at first, I don't trust them either until I get to know them better.Wickham did a terrible mistake for me, he started badmouthing someone for no good reason. Even if his story was true, there's no reason to tell it to a stranger, I would have smelled something fishy. He seemed either as a gossiper or someone trying to win sympathy by having others pitying him.
And as Elizabeth later realized, Wickham told her his story in confidence, but then everybody knew.
I can relate more to how Anne Elliot saw through Mr Elliot, than how Elizabeth fell for Wickham.
I probably would have fallen for Mr Wickham at that age. I like to think I am older and wiser now and could see that Mr Darcy was the better choice :)
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