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a few questions concerning "cousins in love" Written by Lis M (9/15/2010 2:03 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Why is Fanny JA's favorite?, penned by Melinda

Hello!

Like Melinda I would also like to know more about Jane's preference for Fanny amongst her heroines. I have always - so far - found her to be the least likeable of them all, whiney and a walkover were my views on her so far. But a new reading already seems to make a difference to that, so thank you for hosting this grou, Caro, and to you all.

A question: In chapter 1 Sir Thomas has his qualms about letting Fanny come to stay " he thought of his own four children, of his two sons, of cousins in love" (p.4 in the Penguin popular classics ed.). Wasn't marrying cousins extremely wide-spread in Regency England? Is it only her low social status that Sir Thomas is afraid of or was there some awareness that marriage withing the family could cause i.e. medical problems? When did the costum stop, when was is forbidden by law and is it still legal in other countries today?

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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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