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She was a strong caricature of himself... Written by Reeba (9/6/2009 4:41 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, blaming Fanny for John's behavior, penned by Heather Leigh

..and thus enabling him to see her point of view more readily than if he were different. This strong influence on him had been there since his early young life because he married young, and was very fond of his wife.

"..for he was very young when he married, and very fond of his wife. But Mrs. John Dashwood was a strong caricature of himself; more narrow-minded and selfish."

From this one can conclude that JA logically felt that the stronger has the power to influence in marriage, as well as the power to improve the other.

Here the stronger character is also like him (more so).
Therefore Fanny always, as in this case;

"... gave to his intentions whatever of decision was wanting before;"

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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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