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She knows her place Written by LauraMarie (9/14/2010 5:09 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Ooh, found an interesting quote, penned by Nicki

I don't think it's surprising that Fanny is shy and quiet when she first gets there, given her age and the circumstances, perhaps in addition to some natural timidity of temper. The role she takes on in the family - clearly the poor relation - may be partially owing to the Bertrams' initial impression of her - she behaves in a very humble way and so they treat her humbly, which reinforces her opinion of her place there, etc. It definitely is an interesting commentary on the nature of the Bertrams' kindness in taking her in - they give her a home and treat her relatively well, but Edmund is the only one who seems very interested in Fanny as a person.

I think at this point it's Fanny's conversations with Edmund that give us the greatest insight into her character - although she clearly is guided by him in many of her opinions, she displays a lot more personality and strength of character with him.

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Fanny's First Real Excursion BarbaraB (9/13/2010 4:20 p.m.)

Fanny's Age BarbaraB (9/13/2010 9:30 p.m.)
- To answer your statement... Cathy Allen (9/13/2010 11:16 p.m.)
  - Poor relation Bridget D (9/15/2010 12:59 a.m.)
No cares about Fanny Patricia AA (9/13/2010 4:38 p.m.)
- She was pretty quiet when she arrived (nfm) Nicki (9/13/2010 4:55 p.m.)
  - She was very quiet, but why? Patricia AA (9/13/2010 5:01 p.m.)
    - Several reasons... jeffrey (9/14/2010 8:18 a.m.)
      - Fanny the cipher   Barb JA (9/14/2010 9:38 a.m.)
        
        So does JA want her readers to feel pity for Fanny?   Patricia AA (9/14/2010 9:56 a.m.)
        
        Well, I keep wanting to shout at people...   Mary Skater (9/15/2010 4:43 p.m.)
        
        Hear hear! (nfm)   Nicki (9/15/2010 4:59 p.m.)
        
        Oh My! Please Don't Shout...   Patricia AA (9/15/2010 4:56 p.m.)
        
        Fanny needs to evolve?   Robbin (9/15/2010 9:47 p.m.)
        
        Fanny & Timidity   Patricia AA (9/16/2010 12:32 a.m.)
        
        Comfortable as a Martyr?   Robbin (9/16/2010 4:50 a.m.)
        
        Fanny as a Victim   Patricia AA (9/16/2010 8:24 a.m.)
        
        Fanny and creepmouse   Bridget D (9/19/2010 4:24 a.m.)
        
        Survivor   Robbin (9/16/2010 8:09 p.m.)
        
        Doormat Fanny   Barb JA (9/17/2010 7:33 a.m.)
        
        I Have My Bone!!!!   Patricia AA (9/19/2010 10:33 a.m.)
        
        LOL!   Barb JA (9/19/2010 2:12 p.m.)
        
        JA always knows best.   Patricia AA (9/17/2010 7:51 p.m.)
        
        It's funny   Barb JA (9/19/2010 8:06 a.m.)
        
        LOL - not even a bone!   Karen G (9/17/2010 9:58 a.m.)
        
        Sympathetic View   Barb JA (9/19/2010 7:53 a.m.)
        
        Oops, should have been a reply to Patricia. nfm   Barb JA (9/17/2010 7:38 a.m.)
        
        Not everyone   Ramya (9/16/2010 11:25 a.m.)
        
        Totally agree   Tori Marie (9/17/2010 11:15 a.m.)
        
        [Jane Austen is] no everyday talent   Stephanie (9/17/2010 7:51 p.m.)
        
        Edmund-I need group help in understanding his character.   Patricia AA (9/17/2010 8:33 p.m.)
        
        Edmund   Bridget D (9/18/2010 3:36 a.m.)
        
        Steady Eddie Falls   Carol (9/17/2010 11:37 p.m.)
        
        intensity of interaction   Karen G (9/19/2010 11:03 p.m.)
        
        Tom - Ever the Gallant (Not !!!)   Patricia AA (9/19/2010 11:35 p.m.)
        
        Meant to Add   Patricia AA (9/19/2010 11:42 p.m.)
        
        Tom's and Edmund's circles   Karen G (9/20/2010 2:19 p.m.)
        
        Yes, this will be revisited in later chapters too (NFM)   jeffrey (9/15/2010 12:33 p.m.)
    - Personality Erica (9/13/2010 5:10 p.m.)
      - Ooh, found an interesting quote   Nicki (9/13/2010 5:35 p.m.)
        
        It would certainly have been unusual for the oldest girl   AnnetteJ (9/14/2010 9:12 a.m.)
        
        Fanny's role and Mrs. N's choice   Tori Marie (9/17/2010 11:36 a.m.)
        
        She knows her place   LauraMarie (9/14/2010 5:09 a.m.)
        
        That's a very good point.   Erica (9/13/2010 5:46 p.m.)
        
        Did JA error in making Fanny So Timid?   Patricia AA (9/13/2010 6:02 p.m.)
        
        I wonder whether it was very deliberate indeed   Tom P2 (9/19/2010 10:35 p.m.)
        
        Interesting thought. nfm   Karen G (9/19/2010 10:54 p.m.)
        
        No error: I believe JA emphasizes Fanny's timidity so...   jeffrey (9/14/2010 8:25 a.m.)
        
        No error.   Rachel G (9/13/2010 6:25 p.m.)
        
        I feel very much with Fanny.   Angela L (9/14/2010 3:36 p.m.)
        
        We'll discuss it later.   Patricia AA (9/13/2010 6:51 p.m.)

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