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A couple of focuses Written by Nicki (9/13/2010 6:03 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Welcome to the Mansfield Park Group Read!, penned by Carol

Thanks to the moderators in advance! This promises to be a lot of fun - I think of all JA's novels, this will be one of the most interesting to read in depth.

I was struggling to come up with a focus and had a quick chat with one of my friends who absolutely loves MP. She suggested that Henry Crawford is the impetus for every major event that occurs in the novel, so I'd like to see how he affects the dynamics at Mansfield.

As a sort of side focus, I want to make up my mind on whether Edmund deserves Fanny by the end. Does his need for a serious SUTH outweigh his goodness to Fanny?

This will be more interesting to me because I'll be following the story on audiobook, lacking a paper copy while I'm in Germany and having recently treated myself to it on Audible. That said, I'll probably read the online text too, but you sometimes notice things on audiobook that you can miss while reading.

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Welcome to the Mansfield Park Group Read! Carol (9/11/2010 9:51 p.m.)

Oh, dear! Almost missed this one! Elbè (9/20/2010 7:58 a.m.)
In vain have I struggled, it will not do Ramya (9/16/2010 2:26 p.m.)
Going to try and keep up! Tori Marie (9/15/2010 9:50 p.m.)
- Tori! It's so wonderful to see you here! :-))) Laurel (9/16/2010 8:40 a.m.)
  - Thanks, Laurel! Tori Marie (9/16/2010 11:43 a.m.)
Focus on sympathetic view of all characters Karen G (9/15/2010 4:10 p.m.)
Better late than never! Lisa Dalrymple (9/15/2010 12:47 p.m.)
Sorry I don't think I'll be able to join you Elizabeth K (9/14/2010 12:23 p.m.)
Hello Frances G (9/13/2010 11:54 p.m.)
Hi, I'm Nancy & I'm a Jane Austen addict. nan duval (9/13/2010 8:15 p.m.)
Hi all! Angela L (9/13/2010 2:05 p.m.)
Hello Barb JA (9/13/2010 11:49 a.m.)
A couple of focuses Nicki (9/13/2010 6:03 a.m.)
- Beware of Spoilers! Patricia AA (9/13/2010 8:51 a.m.)
Hallo, and why was Fanny JA's favourite Tom P2 (9/12/2010 5:39 p.m.)
- Why is Fanny JA's favorite? Melinda (9/12/2010 8:33 p.m.)
  - a few questions concerning "cousins in love" Lis M (9/15/2010 2:03 a.m.)
  - Fanny as Hestia is not terribly farfetched, except that AnnetteJ (9/13/2010 7:53 a.m.)
  - "Religiousity" and MP Patricia AA (9/12/2010 11:27 p.m.)
    - Seven deadly sins...and virtues Stacey GC (9/15/2010 1:42 p.m.)
      - Pug is a Devil Dawgg!   Patricia AA (9/15/2010 4:37 p.m.)
        
        Does JA really equates gout with gluttony?   Graciela (9/16/2010 1:10 p.m.)
        
        Yes,,,   Tori Marie (9/16/2010 2:22 p.m.)
    - exceedingly timid and shy, and shrinking from notice Stephanie (9/13/2010 2:03 p.m.)
Hello, everyone Tarn (9/12/2010 3:16 p.m.)
- I will be very interested in reading your posts Karen G (9/17/2010 2:20 p.m.)
- I Look Forward to Your Perspective Lenora (9/13/2010 6:00 p.m.)
- Wonderful BarbaraB (9/12/2010 6:13 p.m.)
- How refreshing Lyzah (9/12/2010 4:09 p.m.)
reflections [that she] could not possibly keep to herself Stephanie (9/12/2010 1:08 p.m.)
I would like to focus on Lord and Lady Bertram and their AnnetteJ (9/12/2010 7:25 a.m.)
- A small correction :-) Graciela (9/14/2010 4:28 p.m.)
Hi everybody! Rachel G (9/12/2010 7:23 a.m.)
Thanks, Carol. I'm focussing on... Reeba (9/12/2010 5:35 a.m.)
- Same here Isabelle M (9/12/2010 4:56 p.m.)
  - Hello, everyone PatriciaF (9/13/2010 11:47 a.m.)
Greetings one and all Robbin (9/12/2010 12:57 a.m.)
Thanks BarbaraB (9/11/2010 11:03 p.m.)
- Happy to join in the fun! Stacey GC (9/15/2010 1:36 p.m.)

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