WWJDD?

If John Dowell was in my situation and was betrayed by a friend, I don’t think his actions would differ very much from Jane’s or my own, but his motives would be much different. I said Jane would forgive the friend, especially when she was in her time of need. I think she would do this because she proves herself to be a very forgiving and selfless person. I think John Dowell would also forgive the friend and care for her when she needed something; however he would not necessarily do it out of the kindness of his heart. As we see through his situation with Florence and the Ashburnhams, John is pretty oblivious to certain things around him, especially when it means he has to shatter the perfect image of people he thinks highly of. He might not even let himself recognize the fact that he had been betrayed in the first place, and if he did, he would find some means to justify it.  He is always preoccupied with catering to Florence’s every need, so he would be quick to do the same with his friend. It would probably take a long time and a lot of reflection for him to recognize that his friend was in the wrong.