Quick Index Board Index Home FAQ Site Map

View thread | Previous message | Next message


GR: Exactly like her own mother   Written by KateL (8/12/2003 3:16 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, GR: Fanny's mothering abilities, penned by Candice Michelle
Are you new?

] These words, in conjunction with her opinion of the match between Edward and Elinor (in her conversation w/ Mrs. Dashwood in chapter 4), lead me to believe that she will be much the same with Harry when he is grown as Mrs. Ferrars is with Edward. That is, promoting his material interests as the scion of the family, as opposed to paying attention to his personal interests and what would make him happy as a person.

] It is interesting that we don't get to see her doting on Harry. We don't even hear her described as a doting mother who spoils her child, like Lady Middleton is described. Does she spoil him and coddle him? Or does she ignore him and leave him to the care of nannies?

I agree, she'll treat him exactly the way her brothers are treated, as instruments of her ambition. I'm also willing to bet she pays little attention to him as long as he behaves himself. Let's just hope he has a kind, sensible governess who manages to instill a little self-esteem.

The situation does allow for the perfect revenge on Fanny's principles though: Someday I'm going to write a sequel to S&S where Harry comes of age and into his money, then falls in love and marries *somebody's* illigitimate, penniless ward. ;-)


Previous message | Next message | Board index

All messages in the thread


Password:

Sense & Sensibility is maintained by Barbara with WebBBS 3.21.


View thread | Previous message | Next message
Board index

Group Read Board Pride & Prejudice Board Emma Board Sense & Sensibility Board Persuasion Board Mansfield Park Board Northanger Abbey Board Austenuations Board Jane Austen's Life & Times Board Lady Catherine & Co. Board Library Board Virtual Views Board Ramble Board Meetings Board Newcomers' Board Milestones Board Help Board Pemberleans Board





- Jane Austen | Republic of Pemberley -

Quick Index Home Site Map JAInfo

© 2004 - 2012 The Republic of Pemberley

Get copyright permissions

Quantcast