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FannyMrs. Price’s eldest daughter is to receive a home and support from Sir Thomas.First seen in chapter 1
Sir ThomasHe agrees to support Mrs. Price’s daughter while keeping her position distinct from his children’s.First seen in chapter 1
Mrs. NorrisMrs. Price’s sister proposes helping her eldest daughter but avoids providing money or a home.First seen in chapter 1
Mrs. PricePoverty leads her to ask her wealthy sisters for help after years of separation.First seen in chapter 1
EdmundFanny’s cousin comforts her homesickness, helps her write to William, and supports her education.First seen in chapter 2
WilliamFanny’s brother remains dear to her after she leaves home for Mansfield Park.First seen in chapter 2
Lady BertramShe tells Fanny that she must go to live with Mrs. Norris.First seen in chapter 3
TomHis debts cost Edmund a church appointment, and he accompanies Sir Thomas to Antigua.First seen in chapter 3
Henry CrawfordHe arrives with Mary Crawford to visit Mrs. Grant.First seen in chapter 4
Mary CrawfordShe arrives with Henry Crawford to visit Mrs. Grant.First seen in chapter 4
MariaSir Thomas’s daughter becomes engaged to Mr. Rushworth with her absent father’s approval.First seen in chapter 4
Mr. RushworthHe becomes engaged to Maria Bertram while Sir Thomas remains abroad.First seen in chapter 4
JuliaShe and Maria admire Henry Crawford, who enjoys pleasing both without serious intentions.First seen in chapter 5
SusanShe offers Fanny kindness and helps with tea during her difficult arrival in Portsmouth.First seen in chapter 38

Chapter 1
Mrs. Norris proposes helping Mrs. Price’s eldest daughter, and Sir Thomas agrees to house and support her.
Chapter 2
Fanny arrives at Mansfield Park, where Edmund comforts her homesickness and helps her write to William.
Chapter 3
Mrs. Norris refuses to house Fanny, and Sir Thomas takes Tom to Antigua on estate business.
Chapter 4
Maria becomes engaged to Mr. Rushworth, and Henry and Mary Crawford arrive to visit Mrs. Grant.
Chapter 8
Edmund secures Fanny a place on the Sotherton visit, and Mrs. Grant’s help allows him to join.
Chapter 10
Maria accepts Henry Crawford’s help around a locked gate while Mr. Rushworth fetches the key.
Chapter 13
John Yates inspires private theatricals at Mansfield, despite Edmund’s objections to performing during Sir Thomas’s absence.
Chapter 16
Edmund decides to join the play, leaving Fanny distressed by his reversal and Miss Crawford’s influence.
Chapter 18
Fanny reluctantly agrees to read Mrs. Grant’s part, but Julia interrupts with news of Sir Thomas’s arrival.
Chapter 20
Sir Thomas dismantles the theater, while Henry Crawford’s departure defeats Maria’s hopes of a declaration.
Chapter 21
Maria rejects her father’s offer to end her engagement, marries Mr. Rushworth, and departs with Julia.
Chapter 24
Henry decides to win Fanny’s love for amusement, while William’s visit brings her unusual happiness.
Chapter 26
Sir Thomas arranges a ball for Fanny and William, and Fanny reluctantly accepts Miss Crawford’s necklace.
Chapter 28
Fanny opens the ball with Mr. Crawford and enjoys William’s happiness and her dances with Edmund.
Chapter 31
Henry announces William’s promotion and proposes to Fanny, turning her gratitude into distress.
Chapter 32
Fanny tells Sir Thomas she cannot marry Crawford, and he accuses her of selfishness and ingratitude.
Chapter 35
Edmund supports Fanny’s refusal without love but urges her to welcome Crawford’s continued courtship.
Chapter 37
Sir Thomas arranges Fanny’s visit to Portsmouth, hoping her family’s circumstances will make her reconsider Crawford.
Chapter 38
Fanny reaches Portsmouth with William, but her family’s crowded home and distracted welcome distress her.
Chapter 41
Crawford visits Fanny in Portsmouth, treats her family considerately, and describes estate work that wins her approval.
Chapter 44
Fanny receives Edmund’s uncertain account of Mary, then learns that Tom is dangerously ill.
Chapter 46
Maria leaves her husband with Crawford, Julia elopes with Yates, and Edmund brings Fanny and Susan to Mansfield.
Chapter 47
Edmund tells Fanny how Mary’s response to the scandal ends his hopes of marrying her.
Chapter 48
Sir Thomas recognizes his failures as a father, while Edmund comes to love Fanny and marries her.
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