The Northfield Rambler

Monday, April 27, 2009

Little Dorrit

Am I the only one who has fallen head over heels in love with PBS's Masterpiece Classic? First, it was Jane Austen's works, which are always wonderful - the girl always gets her love. Then, Wuthering Heights - absolutely painfully heartwrenching - the actor who played Cathy was wonderful, Heathcliff outstanding and pathetic... Totally worth purchasing. Now, it is Dickens's Little Dorrit.

5 wonderful episodes of Little Dorrit:
Can Amy Dorritt be this kind and selfless?
Can John really be this lovesick and good? (Oh, yes, he can...)
Can Mr. Clennam truly be this nosey, but wonderful, and handsome to boot?
Can Panks really be a good guy despite the pigman affect?
Could "Blandois" be any scarier??! Yikes.
Could Mrs. Clennam be colder?
Could Mr. Dorritt be more shallow, yet also lovable in his own way??
Why is Fanny likeable, and isn't Mr. Sparkler wonderful??!
And who didn't have Mr. Merdle pegged?

Dash my buttons, if you haven't seen it, Netflix it!

(Kev will want me to let everyone know that I published this rather than him, but as if! I suspect no one is in question here...)

1 Comments:

  • At 3:03 PM, Anonymous D.R. McLean said…

    Came across this blog when I was trying to remember some of the phrases that I heard. Yes, a great series and it as been interesting seeing some comparisons between Merdle and Bernie Madoff (neither of them good old sticks I'm afraid).
    D.R. McLean
    Edmonton, Alberta

     

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