Question of the week: Darcy or Thornton?

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There's a reason for pitting these two men against each other. Essentially, because P&P and N&S are similar in many ways. Just because a lot of you are fans of Richard Armitage and thus biased toward Mr. Thornton... well, it doesn't mean everyone is! Or does it? Read And Find Out! :D


Okay, yeah, so I still haven't got over the fact that Darcy beat Rochester in the previous poll (14 vs 7). Y'all are just WRONG on that one. *sniff* :P No, really. Darcy might've been what got me into costume dramas, but Rochester and Thornton are what's keeping me hooked. And a bunch of others too, admittedly, but I need to get to bed and if I were to list them all, I'd be up all night!

Comments

  1. Phylly314 June 2010 at 04:42

    Before Thornton I would have said Darcy all the way, but now that I have experienced the TDHCMO give me Thornton or give me nothing at all!

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  2. Maria Grazia14 June 2010 at 05:31

    Richard Armitage contributed to what I'm going to say, but I also re-read both novels to decide if it was only because of his role in BBC N&S. And...no...it wasn't only for that reason. I analyzed the similarities and the differences between the two characters in detail and the differences won me. Mr Thornton is my favourite now.

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  3. Traxy14 June 2010 at 09:44

    I agree. I would have said Darcy all the way, but then I fell in love with Mr. Rochester and Darcy was knocked off the #1 spot. Then Thornton came along and while he is a bit of a mummy's boy (it has to be said), I still prefer him over Darcy. And once Darcy was knocked off the top spot, he's a lot easier to move down the ranks! Agnes Grey's Mr. Weston is wonderful... Emma's Mr. Knightley isn't shabby and - I really need to read more Jane Austen!

    phylly3: TDHCMO? :)

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  4. Phylly314 June 2010 at 09:59

    LOL! Wasn't I just hoping you would ask that!
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/13029942/tdhcmo
    See the link for handmade jewellery inspired by Mr. Thornton!
    BTW it stands for Tall Dark Handsome Cotton Mill Owner!

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  5. Traxy15 June 2010 at 13:28

    Ooh those are pretty! Thanks for the link (and explanation)! :D

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  6. mommbsta15 March 2012 at 14:44

    Darcy was but Thornton IS. unfortunately now i am unable to to get the same S' HIGH from any other period movie.

    (there should be a warning for this movie - HAS - highly addictive substance...help!)

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