![]() ![]() The characters and events of ‘Lovers’ Vows’ parallel some of those of Mansfield Park, and at times, contrast with them sharpley. Key things happen in these chapters which enlighten the reader about the true nature of the characters and even provide some foreshadowing for what will happen to them in the future. ![]() They form a significant part of the novel. Mansfield Park has 48 chapters, at least 8 of these chapters cover the characters attempting to act in that play and the events of the play are referred to in later chapters. I think that one of the difficulties modern readers have with Mansfield Park - that has contributed to its lack of popularity - is that Jane Austen expected her contemporary readers to have at least some understanding of the play ‘Lovers’ Vows’. ![]() I’m aware that amongst Austen fans, Mansfield Park is possibly her least loved child. I’m a big fan of Mansfield Park, it’s my favourite Austen novel by far. ![]()
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