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Volume 3 Chapter 3

Context in the novel: 
Georgiana, who is upset by Caroline’s mention of Wickham, recovers from the shock
Principles: 
Georgiana also recovered in time - though not be able to speak anymore
Topics discussed: 
Grace, ignorance, human choice, men, women, attraction, love, knowledge, culture, speechlessness
Questions raised: 

How to differentiate between knowledge and opinion when it comes from another person?
Once we shun knowledge that comes from outside, can it come back?
When we give freedom to a selfish person, won’t he exploit us and exercise authority over us?
If speech is vital energy, what is mental energy?
Why do we tend to suspect everything everyone says?
When we are given power, how can we exercise it without abusing it?



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