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Mary Crawford

A sparkling, worldly young woman newly arrived in the neighborhood, whose wit and charm captivate Edmund while her casual morals quietly unsettle Fanny.

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Also known as Miss Crawford, Crawford, dear Mary, little Mary, Poor Mary

First appearance: Chapter XV

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

Arrives at Mansfield with her brother, openly seeking a wealthy marriage and showing a worldly, pragmatic view of matrimony.
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Mary brings London polish and easy confidence to a country parish, and her attentions to Edmund are genuine even as her values remain flexible. She cannot see why a clergyman's profession should be respected, and she…

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Character Web

16 connections

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MWMrs. WhitakerMCMrs. ChapmanFPFanny PriceHCHenry CrawfordACAdmiral CrawfordMCMary Crawford

Relationship types

  • Friendship
  • Other

Character groups

  • Mansfield Park Household
  • Minor Acquaintances and Servants
  • Protagonist

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Narrative arc

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

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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Mary Crawford appears across 33 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

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See Mary Crawford in Chapter XV