Mansfield Park · Character

Susan Price

Fanny's younger sister who later comes to live at Mansfield Park.

minor

Also known as Susan, sister Susan, Sue, Poor Susan

First appearance: Chapter XL

Susan Price's tie to Fanny Price is one of the pressures that moves Mansfield Park—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Susan is present and quarrels with Betsey over a silver knife, revealing family tensions and her sense of injustice.

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With Fanny Price (family): Susan is Fanny's younger sister, who becomes a close companion and confidante after Fanny brings her to Mansfield Park. With Fanny Price (family): Susan is Fanny's younger sister, who becomes a close companion and confidante after Fanny brings her to Mansfield Park. With Fanny Price (family): Susan is Fanny's younger sister, who becomes a close companion and confidante after Fanny brings her to Mansfield Park.

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See Susan Price in Chapter XL

Character Web

18 connections

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Relationship types

Family
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 Rising action.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point

This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Fanny Price's…

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Relationships

Fanny Price
family · positive
Susan is Fanny's younger sister, who becomes a close companion and confidante after Fanny… How this plays out →
Fanny Price
family · positive
Susan is Fanny's younger sister, who becomes a close companion and confidante after Fanny… How this plays out →
Fanny Price
family · positive
Susan is Fanny's younger sister, who becomes a close companion and confidante after Fanny… How this plays out →

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See Susan Price in Chapter XL

In the story

Susan Price appears across 7 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

Chapter XXXVIII
Susan is present and quarrels with Betsey over a silver knife, revealing family tensions and her sense of injustice.
Chapter XL
Fanny's younger sister, who shows a determined and useful character; Fanny helps her with advice and resolves a conflict over a silver knife.
XLI
Accompanies Fanny and Henry Crawford on the walk, though her role is minor.
XLII
Susan is present during the walk and is addressed by Mr. Crawford regarding Fanny's health.
Chapter XLIII
Eagerly learns from Fanny, showing a strong desire for gentility and longing to visit Mansfield Park.
Chapter XLIV
Fanny's only companion and listener, always ready to hear and sympathize about the Bertram family's troubles.
Chapter XLVI
Susan accompanies Fanny to Mansfield Park, feeling anxious about fitting into the gentile society and excited about the journey.

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See Susan Price in Chapter XL

See Susan Price in Chapter XXXVIII