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blaming Fanny for John's behavior Written by Heather Leigh (9/5/2009 11:52 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Introducing Fanny & the novel's title theme., penned by Rachel G

I think it's interesting how JA depicts the influence of Fanny on John Dashwood. Not only does she not IMPROVE his character, but she encourages him to be more cold-hearted and selfish than he's naturally inclined to be.

How does Fanny exercise this power over John? What does this say about Austen's understanding of marriage and the dynamics of the marriage relationship?

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Introducing Fanny & the novel's title theme. Rachel G (9/5/2009 9:20 a.m.)

Another portrayal of Fanny's selfish character. Lex (9/6/2009 6:30 a.m.)
- Too much is never enough nan duval (9/6/2009 9:31 a.m.)
blaming Fanny for John's behavior Heather Leigh (9/5/2009 11:52 p.m.)
- The Spouse Affect Robbin (9/7/2009 4:43 p.m.)
  - Well Said nfm BarbaraB (9/7/2009 6:49 p.m.)
- Predisposed BarbaraB (9/6/2009 1:17 p.m.)
- She was a strong caricature of himself... Reeba (9/6/2009 4:41 a.m.)
  - Cunning Fanny Barb JA (9/6/2009 11:29 a.m.)
    - Wouldn't it be indecorous Reeba (9/6/2009 12:39 p.m.)
      - LOL! Now I see. : ) nfm Barb JA (9/6/2009 3:24 p.m.)
    - Fanny Dashwood -- amateur actuary :-) kathleen (elder) (9/6/2009 11:58 a.m.)
      - Thank you Barb JA (9/7/2009 9:16 a.m.)
      - Rumored death of annuity recipient... nan duval (9/6/2009 1:24 p.m.)
        
        Miser Dance Barb JA (9/6/2009 4:08 p.m.)
The introduction of the characters Carol J. (9/5/2009 10:16 p.m.)
Bad Relations Robbin (9/5/2009 10:44 a.m.)
- Mrs. Dashwood might nan duval (9/5/2009 8:03 p.m.)
  - S&S2 Bias Robbin (9/9/2009 11:07 a.m.)
  - Another literary example of Fanny-style bargaining Divya (9/5/2009 8:45 p.m.)
    - Wow!!! Anselm (9/6/2009 9:16 a.m.)
    - Even better! nfm nan duval (9/5/2009 10:24 p.m.)
    - logic from King Lear Barbara (9/5/2009 9:05 p.m.)
- In-law problems Barbara (9/5/2009 11:53 a.m.)
  - Something wicked this way comes Robbin (9/9/2009 1:07 p.m.)

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