Posted by Kathy F. on June 19, 1997 at 11:04:09:
In reply to Re: it's getting really good posted by Anne P on June 18, 1997 at 20:31:58
] ] ] I've been reading along in Mansfield Park, it's getting really good now toward the end,
] What's really got me going is Henry Crawford. I can't figure out whether he really is serious about marrying Fanny. Does he really think her pretty, is he really in love with her (as close as he can be)? It's got me really guessing.
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I think that he has convinced himself of her many perfections, and is perfectly decided on marrying her. Forbidden fruit, after all, is sweetest. Her refusal and manners intrigue him, and he has never met a woman he hasn't been able to fall head over heels in love with him.
Kathy
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