Mansfield Park
Mansfield Park quotes
Memorable lines from Mansfield Park, word for word as they are lettered in the graphic novel. Page numbers refer to the graphic novel.
Key lines, in story order
“We must provide for her, of course, but she must be made to remember she is not a Miss Bertram.”
Page 3 · The decision to adopt young Fanny Price into Mansfield Park. “The East room was her own retreat, where she could think, read, and feel in peace.”
Page 8 · Fanny's quiet inner life and sanctuary in the East Room. “A harp had arrived at the Parsonage, and when Miss Crawford played, Edmund could not take his eyes from her.”
Page 14 · Edmund falls deeply under Mary Crawford's spell. “Yates was full of the play they had been acting, and Tom Bertram caught the infection instantly.”
Page 23 · The arrival of Mr. Yates and the reckless scheme for home theater. “Mary looked so handsome, and spoke with such lively grace, that Fanny could not wonder at Edmund's admiration.”
Page 29 · Mary confides in Fanny, unknowingly torturing Fanny's heart. “Fanny was now the only daughter left to keep Lady Bertram company.”
Page 36 · Fanny assumes a central domestic role at Mansfield Park. “William had bought it for her out of his prize money, and it was her dearest treasure.”
Page 42 · The precious gift of William's amber cross. “Do not speak so, Mr. Crawford! It is impossible. I can never return your feelings.”
Page 49 · Fanny refuses Henry Crawford's proposal. “The journey began; Fanny was returning to the home she had not seen in eight years.”
Page 55 · Fanny departs Mansfield Park for her childhood home. “Mr. Crawford stood before her! Fanny could scarcely believe her eyes.”
Page 61 · Henry Crawford surprises Fanny with a visit in Portsmouth. “Edmund sat beside her in sorrowful silence, his heart shattered by what had occurred.”
Page 69 · The somber journey home to Mansfield. “With so much true merit and affection, Edmund and Fanny were as happy as human nature can be.”
Page 82 · The triumphant, serene conclusion of Mansfield Park.
Quotes by character
“I cannot marry where I do not value or respect, Uncle. I am sorry to displease you.”
Fanny Price, page 51 
“A clergyman's duty is to guard the moral conscience of his flock, Mary. There is no higher calling.”
Edmund Bertram, page 46 
“I love you with all my soul, Fanny. I offer you my hand, my fortune, and my life!”
Henry Crawford, page 48 
“A clergyman is nothing! He does nothing, reads sermons twice a week, and is forgotten by the world.”
Mary Crawford, page 46 
“My dear child... forgive me. You were right in everything, and I was blind.”
Sir Thomas Bertram, page 71 
“You are a very ungrateful girl, Fanny! To refuse when your cousins require such a trifle of you!”
Mrs. Norris, page 28 
“Dear Fanny, now you are come, I shall be comfortable again.”
Lady Bertram, page 70 
“That iron gate gives me a feeling of constraint. I cannot get out.”
Maria Bertram, page 20 
“Maria slipped past with Mr. Crawford, didn't she? Without waiting a single moment for anyone else!”
Julia Bertram, page 22 
“Lovers' Vows! It is perfect—lively, dramatic, and every part is capital!”
Tom Bertram, page 24 
“Two and forty speeches! Count Cassel has forty-two speeches! How am I ever to learn them all?”
Mr. Rushworth, page 26 
“I am made! I am made a Lieutenant! Fanny, it is the Thrush sloop-of-war!”
William Price, page 47 
“A silver thimble of my own? Oh, Fanny, thank you! Now Betsey and I shall never quarrel over work again.”
Susan Price, page 58 
“Dearest Mary! Henry! Welcome to Mansfield!”
Mrs. Grant, page 12
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