How we cite our quotes: Citations follow this format: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
"That's well thought of. So I will, Edmund. I will ask Sir Thomas as soon as he comes in, whether I can do without her" (23.8).
Much like Fanny, Lady Bertram is quite passive and relies on her husband to tell her what to do and even what to think here. Lady Bertram is such an extreme case of passivity that she doesn't even have her own opinions.
Quote #5
The glory of heroism, of usefulness, of exertion, of endurance, made his own habits of selfish indulgence appear in shameful contrast; and he wished he had been a William Price, distinguishing himself and working his way to fortune and consequence with so much self-respect and happy ardour, instead of what he was!
The wish was rather eager than lasting (24.22-3).
Henry is considering an alternative form of masculinity. William comes across to Henry as a very "manly" sailor and Henry feels kind of lame by comparison.
Quote #6
"The profession, either navy or army, is its own justification. It has everything in its favour; heroism, danger, bustle, fashion. Soldiers and sailors are always acceptable in society. Nobody can wonder that men are soldiers and sailors" (11.18).
Mary gives us insight into how society thinks about men and how men should behave. She also helps reveal what sort of men and lifestyle she finds attractive – bustle and fashion seem more related to Mary's London society scene than to the British navy after all.