Mansfield Park — Chapter 32 : résumé

Ce qui se passe

1. Fanny avoids Mr. Crawford’s morning visit, but Sir Thomas comes upstairs and discovers that her room has no fire.
2. Sir Thomas describes the proposal approvingly, then reacts with astonishment when Fanny insists that she cannot marry Crawford.
3. Fanny conceals her objections to Crawford’s principles to protect her cousins, while Sir Thomas accuses her of selfishness and ingratitude.
4. Sir Thomas postpones the interview, promises secrecy, recommends a walk, and orders a daily fire for Fanny’s room.
5. At dinner, Mrs. Norris criticizes Fanny’s walk, while Sir Thomas tries to stop her complaints.
6. After tea, Baddeley summons Fanny to the study, where she finds herself alone with Mr. Crawford.

Dans ce chapter

Les points à remarquer

Fanny gives the central reason for her refusal. Her uncle’s arguments about wealth, family benefit, and gratitude do not change her lack of affection.

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