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Close Readings: ‘Mansfield Park’ by Jane Austen

The LRB Podcast

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Money, Morality, and Marriage in Mansfield Park

This chapter explores the intricate themes of wealth and morality within Jane Austen's 'Mansfield Park,' focusing on the implications of money tied to slave labor. It highlights Fanny Price's moral navigation against a backdrop of wealth and social hierarchy, contrasting her awareness of the slave trade with her relatives' ignorance. The discussion also examines the transactional nature of marriage in the story, illustrating how characters’ decisions reflect societal pressures and personal ambitions.

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