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Who can talk to whom? Written by Melinda (9/12/2010 8:29 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, She did all she could to make sure of it., penned by Rachel G

I think one of the interesting aspects of the novel is who talks to whom? None of the Bertrams seem to speak to poor Fanny, except for Mrs. Norris and Edmund. As three young ladies, Maria, Julia, and Fanny do not speak to each other at all at the beginning of the book.

Fanny knows her position of weakness and indebtedness. She knows that she has no power, and, unlike Mrs. Norris, does not crave it. She quickly mistrusts the Crawfords, but must be in the ironic position having Edmund admire Mary more because Mary comes to Fanny's defense.

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Mrs. Norris – Too Angry Robbin (9/12/2010 1:33 a.m.)

Mrs Norris - classic bully Janey (9/13/2010 2:49 p.m.)
- Good point! nfm Rachel G (9/13/2010 2:56 p.m.)
Did Mrs. Norris "cause" the breach? Laurel (9/12/2010 8:56 a.m.)
- Laying Groundwork Robbin (9/12/2010 4:57 p.m.)
  - I maybe wrong here but to me it sounds as if greg (9/14/2010 6:46 p.m.)
    - Ask & You Shall Receive Robbin (9/14/2010 11:00 p.m.)
      - She seems to have eloped, don't you think?   Graciela (9/15/2010 2:53 p.m.)
        
        At home or abroad   Robbin (9/15/2010 8:20 p.m.)
        
        These questions always bring me to mind...   Karen G (9/17/2010 2:36 p.m.)
        
        I agree   Tori Marie (9/16/2010 8:23 a.m.)
- She did all she could to make sure of it. Rachel G (9/12/2010 12:59 p.m.)
  - Sir Thomas' pride Linda L (9/16/2010 9:44 a.m.)
  - Who can talk to whom? Melinda (9/12/2010 8:29 p.m.)
    - Please to return to the Newcomers' board Myretta (9/12/2010 10:12 p.m.)
  - Spirit of Activity Robbin (9/12/2010 8:22 p.m.)
    - Good points about Mrs Norris and her needs. I think she AnnetteJ (9/14/2010 9:01 a.m.)
The Ward Sisters BarbaraB (9/12/2010 8:12 a.m.)
- Miss Frances Tori Marie (9/16/2010 8:47 a.m.)
  - True BarbaraB (9/16/2010 5:54 p.m.)
    - Angry people are not always wise :-) (nfm) Nicki (9/17/2010 8:28 a.m.)
      - Also True :) nfm BarbaraB (9/17/2010 10:44 a.m.)
- Being Eldest Carol (9/12/2010 1:00 p.m.)
- She wants to protect her role in the family LauraMarie (9/12/2010 8:58 a.m.)
  - Does Fanny challenge Mrs. Norris? Robbin (9/12/2010 1:41 p.m.)
    - No, not directly LauraMarie (9/14/2010 5:20 a.m.)
Mrs Norris likes to manage other people Mary Skater (9/12/2010 7:23 a.m.)
- Maria made the "best" marriage by the AnnetteJ (9/12/2010 1:21 p.m.)
  - The trappings of success - even if it's someone else's success Tom P2 (9/15/2010 7:25 p.m.)
    - That was very laugh out loud funny! nfm Barb JA (9/16/2010 3:25 p.m.)
- Miss Ward and Miss Frances Stephanie (9/12/2010 1:16 p.m.)
  - Children Lyzah (9/12/2010 2:43 p.m.)
    - Not likely she PREVENTED children Cathy Allen (9/12/2010 4:49 p.m.)
      - I agree as I stated below -- my belief is that he was AnnetteJ (9/12/2010 4:53 p.m.)
    - Mr Norris might have been incapable of siring a child AnnetteJ (9/12/2010 4:30 p.m.)
      - What sort of mother would Mrs Norris be? YIKES (NFM)   jeffrey (9/13/2010 9:22 a.m.)
        
        Amid the cares [] which [her] own children suggested   Stephanie (9/13/2010 11:37 a.m.)
        
        Parenting style of Mrs. Norris in Ch. 2   Barb JA (9/13/2010 5:53 p.m.)
        
        Not a very attractive picture, to be sure   Erica (9/13/2010 7:48 p.m.)
        
        Away at school   Barb JA (9/14/2010 7:17 a.m.)
        
        I think   Erica (9/14/2010 10:27 p.m.)
        
        Mrs. Norris hereafter known as Mrs. Nasty! :) nfm   Barb JA (9/17/2010 8:36 a.m.)
      - Or perhaps...   Rachel G (9/12/2010 4:58 p.m.)
        
        I'm astounded   Angela L (9/13/2010 1:23 p.m.)
        
        Mrs. Norris could not possibly keep to herself   Stephanie (9/13/2010 2:22 p.m.)
        
        The key to Mrs. Norris' character   Carol (9/13/2010 4:20 p.m.)
        
        I'm not sure if I'm right   Angela L (9/13/2010 3:04 p.m.)
        
        That makes sense   Barb JA (9/14/2010 7:35 a.m.)
        
        Very interesting   Frances G (9/13/2010 11:49 p.m.)
        
        Mrs. Norris does enjoy being in charge.   Patricia AA (9/14/2010 12:16 a.m.)
        
        It is a Twisted Way of Revenge   Lenora (9/15/2010 3:37 p.m.)
        
        Revenge & Importance   Robbin (9/15/2010 6:08 p.m.)
        
        Perhaps Competitive Rather Than Revengeful   Lenora (9/16/2010 10:04 a.m.)
        
        Good points (:D)   Robbin (9/16/2010 7:42 p.m.)
        
        That and something else   Tori Marie (9/16/2010 11:39 a.m.)
        
        "A niece of ours, Sir Thomas",   nan duval (9/18/2010 10:06 a.m.)
        
        Mrs. Norris 's Imagination doing OT?   Patricia AA (9/16/2010 6:03 p.m.)
        
        Mrs. Norris may not have had revenge in her heart.   Patricia AA (9/15/2010 7:43 p.m.)
        
        Needed rather than Needy   Robbin (9/16/2010 2:42 a.m.)
        
        Edmund is Fanny's only emotional support at MP.   Patricia AA (9/16/2010 9:18 a.m.)
        
        Emotions & Desperation   Robbin (9/16/2010 5:57 p.m.)
        
        Interesting thought!   Nina RG (9/13/2010 3:29 p.m.)
        
        I wondered about that   Nicki (9/13/2010 3:26 p.m.)
        
        But when Fanny arrives to Mansfield Park   Graciela (9/13/2010 3:19 p.m.)
        
        Mrs. Norris as a mother ??!   Patricia AA (9/13/2010 2:44 p.m.)
        
        Mrs. Norris should ever have it in her power   Stephanie (9/14/2010 12:56 p.m.)
        
        Well, I wonder how much of that side of herself was   AnnetteJ (9/12/2010 5:16 p.m.)
      - P.S. Unless you thought they might inherit AnnetteJ (9/12/2010 4:33 p.m.)

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