Mansfield Park Family Quotes

How we cite our quotes: Citations follow this format: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #10

I believe there is scarcely a young lady in the United Kingdoms who would not rather put up with the misfortune of being sought by a clever, agreeable man, then have him driven away by the vulgarity of her nearest relations (41.11).

As much as Fanny wants Henry to go away, she has enough pride to not want her embarrassing family to drive him away. This witty commentary from the narrator clues us in, in a roundabout way, to a flaw in Fanny's often too-good character.