I think it's pretty simple
Posted by Laraine on May 13, 1998 at 16:17:23:
In response to Mansfield Park- a bunch of questions, written by Bonny on May 13, 1998 at 05:29:51
I think the reason that Mary and Henry are drawn to Edmund and Fanny is really rather simple: Edmund and Fanny are good, intelligent, and interesting people. Mary and Henry appear not to have known many such--they are (eventually) both surprised and intrigued. Until coming to Mansfield, they had hung about with too many people like Maria -- good looking and rich, perhaps, but also spoiled, self-indulgent, and petty. Our hero and heroine are none of the latter list.
- Your comments are right on target! Lea 11:44:06 5/14/98
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- Choosing to do right... Lea 16:38:29 5/17/98
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- Moral standards Eril 11:44:40 5/22/98
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- I like Jane's books for the same reasons... Lea 21:54:13 5/22/98
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- I like Jane's books for the same reasons... Lea 21:54:13 5/22/98
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- Moral standards Eril 11:44:40 5/22/98
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- If I may butt in... Constanza 10:55:38 5/15/98
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- Thanks for your insights Bonny 09:45:54 5/16/98
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- Fanny's horse Xenia 15:09:29 5/15/98
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- personal responsibility Janette K 16:02:07 5/30/98
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- Choosing to do right... Lea 16:38:29 5/17/98
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- Gosh! Laraine 15:58:43 5/14/98
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