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Edmund Bertram

The younger Bertram son, destined for the church, whose early kindness to a frightened cousin makes him Fanny's only confidant at Mansfield Park.

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Also known as Mr. Bertram, Bertram, Mr. Edmund Bertram, Sir Edmund, Mr. Edmund

First appearance: i

As a major figure in Mansfield Park, Edmund Bertram is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

The youngest son, who discovers Fanny crying on the attic stairs and offers her comfort, paper, and friendship.
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Edmund finds Fanny crying on the attic stairs and becomes her steady friend, defending her against his sisters' indifference and his aunt's lectures. Serious and principled, he nonetheless grows susceptible to Mary…

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Character Web

27 connections

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MPMrs. PriceTOTom OliverSPSam PriceFPFanny PriceEPElizabeth PriceEBEdmund Bertram

Relationship types

  • Romantic
  • Other

Character groups

  • Mansfield Park Household
  • Minor Acquaintances and Servants
  • Protagonist
  • Portsmouth Price Family

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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