I
Introduced as the nine-year-old daughter of Mrs. Price, chosen to be taken in by the Bertrams.
Chapter II
Arrives at Mansfield Park at age ten, timid and homesick, finding comfort only in Edmund's kindness.
Chapter III
Fanny is distressed at the thought of leaving Mansfield Park to live with Mrs. Norris, but is later relieved when the plan falls through.
IV
Receives Edmund's gift of a mare, which brings her great delight and deepens her gratitude and tender feelings toward him.
V
Fanny is quiet and unnoticed, paying tribute to Miss Crawford's beauty but still thinking Mr. Crawford plain. Miss Crawford puzzles over whether she is 'out' or not.
Chapter VI
Fanny speaks about her brother William at sea, blushing for his sake, and is prompted by Edmund to relate his situation.
Chapter VII
Fanny expresses her discomfort with Mary Crawford's impropriety and later feels neglected and overworked by her aunts, leading to a headache and emotional distress.
Chapter VIII
Fanny is grateful for Edmund's kindness in arranging for her to join the Sotherton party, though she feels pain that he sacrifices his own enjoyment. She finds pleasure in observing the countryside and is happiest when she can share her thoughts with Edmund.
Chapter IX
Fanny is attentive and earnest during the house tour, disappointed by the chapel's simplicity, and is left on a bench by Edmund while others explore the wood.
The Visit to Sotherton
Fanny is left alone multiple times, feeling anxious and observing the interactions between Maria, Henry Crawford, and Mr. Rushworth. She tries to mediate and is concerned about propriety.
Chapter XI
Defends the clergy against Mary Crawford's criticisms and shares a quiet moment of stargazing with Edmund, only to be left alone when he joins the glee.
XII
Fanny observes the interactions between Henry Crawford and the Bertram sisters with unease, but her hints to Edmund are dismissed. She attends her first ball, initially enjoying four dances, but is later forced to listen to Mrs. Norris and Mrs. Rushworth discuss marriage prospects. She is eventually asked to dance by Tom Bertram to escape a card game.
XIII
Sits quietly beside Lady Bertram, arranging her work, while the theatrical discussion unfolds.
XIV
Quietly observes the theatrical preparations, reads Lovers' Vows, and is shocked by its impropriety.
Chapter XV
Fanny is pressured to act in the play but refuses, feeling distressed and overwhelmed. She receives unexpected kindness from Mary Crawford.
Chapter XVI
Fanny is deeply agitated by the pressure to act, retreats to the East room for solace, and doubts her own refusal.
Chapter XVII
Fanny is sad and insignificant, feeling jealous of Miss Crawford's influence over Edmund. She is disquieted and full of agitation, but remains determined not to act in the play.
Chapter XVIII
Helps Mr. Rushworth learn his part, does needlework, and reluctantly agrees to read Mrs. Grant's role in the rehearsal.
XIX
Overwhelmed by Sir Thomas's unexpected kindness; observes the family dynamics and feels distressed by his reproachful look at Edmund.
Chapter XX
Fanny is praised by Edmund as the only one who judged rightly throughout; she rejoices in Henry Crawford's departure.
Chapter XXI
Fanny wanders the house missing her cousins, feels the restraint of her father's presence, and expresses her love for quiet evenings and her uncle's stories. She is embarrassed by Edmund's compliment on her looks.
XXII
Fanny's consequence increases after her cousins depart; she becomes a frequent guest at the Parsonage, where she hears Mary Crawford play the harp and observes Edmund and Mary's conversation.
Chapter XXIII
Anxious about dining out, grateful for the invitation yet apprehensive of being pained by what she may see or hear; she quietly slips away when her uncle discusses her.
Chapter XXIV
Overjoyed by William's arrival; her emotional depth and improved looks are noted by Henry Crawford.
Chapter XXV
Fanny is the object of Henry Crawford's attentions and feels distressed by his professions. She defends William against social slights and is disappointed when Mr. Crawford rather than Edmund helps her with her shawl.
Chapter XXVI
Fanny receives the necklace from Mary Crawford with mixed feelings, suspecting Henry's involvement, and is anxious about the ball.
Chapter XXVII
Fanny listens to Edmund's concerns about Mary Crawford, treasures a scrap of his writing, and prepares for the ball with mixed emotions.
XXVIII
Fanny is the central figure, enjoying the ball and feeling happy due to Edmund's request for dances and her own improved appearance.
XXIX
Grieves William's departure, finds solace in the quiet week, and calmly deflects Mary's probing about Edmund.
Henry Crawford's Declaration
The subject of Henry's admiration; described as gentle, modest, sweet, and principled.
Chapter XXXI
Receives the news of William's promotion with overwhelming emotion, but is distressed by Henry's attentions and the implications of his interest.
Chapter XXXII
Fanny is distressed and tearful as she refuses Henry Crawford's proposal, feeling misunderstood and accused of selfishness by her uncle.
Chapter XXXIII
Fanny is the recipient of Henry Crawford's marriage proposal, which she refuses despite family pressure. She feels gratitude for his role in William's promotion but remains convinced she cannot love him, and she muses on her duty and the hope that his attachment will fade.
Chapter XXXIV
Fanny is distressed by Henry Crawford's persistent attentions, blushes and tries to avoid him, but is captivated by his reading of Shakespeare.
XXXV
Fanny is low-spirited and oppressed, but feels comforted when Edmund initially supports her refusal of Crawford. She remains firm in her disapproval of Crawford's character.
Chapter XXXVI
Struggles with gratitude toward Henry Crawford for William's commission, endures Mary's emotional farewell and later a tense private conversation in the East Room.
XXXVII
Fanny is sad to leave Mansfield Park, but hopes that time in Portsmouth will help her regain composure and distance herself from Edmund's situation with Mary Crawford.
Chapter XXXVIII
Fanny arrives in Portsmouth, feeling agitated and overwhelmed by the disorder and lack of welcome at her family home.
Chapter XXXIX
Fanny is deeply unhappy in Portsmouth, finding the noise and disorder overwhelming, and missing the peace of Mansfield Park.
Chapter XL
Struggles with homesickness and the coarseness of Portsmouth society; finds solace in her growing relationship with Susan and in reading.
XLI
Struggles with shame and anxiety during Henry Crawford's visit, relieved when he leaves without joining the family dinner.
XLII
Fanny is the central figure, feeling uncomfortable with Mr. Crawford's attentions but also enjoying the day. She is low-spirited after his departure and reflects on her poor health and the contrast between her life at Mansfield and Portsmouth.
Chapter XLIII
Acts as Susan's oracle, teaching her history and morals; deeply anxious about Susan's future and Edmund's attachment to Mary Crawford.
Chapter XLIV
Receives and reacts to Edmund's letter, feeling vexed and sorrowful; later receives Lady Bertram's letter about Tom's illness and lives in daily anxiety.
XLV
Fanny is in Portsmouth, longing for Mansfield and feeling useless. She receives a letter from Mary Crawford and corresponds with Edmund about Tom's illness.
Chapter XLVI
Fanny experiences a mix of joy and sorrow as she leaves Portsmouth, returns to Mansfield Park, and receives a troubling letter from Mary Crawford.
Chapter XLVII
Fanny feels justified in hinting at Tom's illness influencing her wish for reconciliation; she listens to Edmund's confession with pain and delight, and is convinced Edmund must be forever divided from Miss Crawford.
XLVIII
Returns to Mansfield Park, marries Edmund, and finds happiness at the Parsonage.
