Posted in Mansfield Park

Okay, so I am slow getting to this, but hey life happens.  The Garden needed to be put to bed, my husband was feeling neglected, and I must admit deservedly so, and well dishes don't wash themselves.  So I am getting a post about Chapter 1 up, even though I am a little ahead of that, but really need to review before posting, but hey, this is just for fun, no pressure.

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Chapter 1.....

First let me remind you that this is my first time to read Jane Austen or any one from her time period, so it did take some re-reading at some points to get the visual of the story.  Those books that have been made into movies have spoiled me, and if Mrs. Noris' first name is ever mentioned, someone please tell me, I have missed it.

I wonder at the statement "married, in the common phrase, to disoblidge her family".  I know that at times even the best of us make "stupid" choices, but to marry someone to spite your family, hhhmmm, need to ponder that one.  It may be that at the time this was writen, that may have been the common phrase, but if so, saying that the one who did so is selfish makes the person saying so even more selfish, in my opinion (IMO).   To burn a bridge and cut off all communication with a family member for a difference of opinon or because they or their choices do not meet your standards, well that is foolish.  We don't set the standards, but then we are not reading the bible so back to the book at hand. 

These sisters then hop on their high moral horses and do their duty by their niece, well one actually steps up to the plate.  Don't get me wrong, I am not in any way disrespecting Miss Austen, so far I love her writing style, and have enjoyed each of the movies I have seen, but I cannot help but wonder at the vanity of society. 

I do not doubt that the child, young Fanny will have more oportunities while living with her aunt and her family, and look forward to seeing just what her future holds.  I almost pitty her though, as a former quiet child I was so easily intimidated I still struggle with standing up for myself and even more importantly my Lord. 

Okay, short chapter, short comentary or IMHO if you will.  I will review the next 2 chapters and get a post up soon.

Valerie