Pod and Prejudice

Sir Thomas has a full-on crashout when Fanny reveals that she wishes to refuse Henry Crawford. He cross examines her until she cries, and she narrowly escapes him finding out about her crush on Edmund. But after absolutely tearing her to shreds, he still gets a fire going in the East Room. The next day, Fanny finds herself alone with Henry Crawford.

Topics discussed Fanny's empty fireplace, the "little privations" the Bertrams have bestowed on Fanny, Becca's 1-4 scale for categorizing peoples' morals vs. how good a hang they are, the conditionality of Fanny's position at Mansfield Park and the transactional nature of her relationship with the Bertrams.

A COURT OF MIST AND FURY SPOILERS AT 42:40

Patron Study Questions come from Ghenet and Avi.l Topics discussed include whether Sir Thomas would have believed Fanny if she told him about Henry's debauchery and Fanny's refusal to break her convictions about Henry.

Becca's Study Questions: Topics discussed include how Sir Thomas and Fanny's relationship shifted during the fight and the result of the mismatch between them, the symbolism of the fire, and why this chapter reads more like Proposalgeddon than the last chapter.

Funniest Quote: She was preparing to obey, when Mrs. Norris called out, “Stay, stay, Fanny! what are you about? where are you going? don’t be in such a hurry. Depend upon it, it is not you who are wanted; depend upon it, it is me” (looking at the butler); “but you are so very eager to put yourself forward. What should Sir Thomas want you for? It is me, Baddeley, you mean; I am coming this moment. You mean me, Baddeley, I am sure; Sir Thomas wants me, not Miss Price.” But Baddeley was stout. “No, ma’am, it is Miss Price; I am certain of its being Miss Price.”

Questions moving forward: Will this be a love story? What's going to happen in this conversation between Henry and Fanny? Why are they unchaperoned?

Who wins the chapters? Fanny

Glossary of Terms and Phrases:

imputing (v): giving the blame or credit for to some person or cause.

misapprehension (n): an understanding or belief about something that is not correct

Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Fire Island, A Court of Thorns and Roses

Next Episode: Mansfield Park Volume III Chapters 2-3

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We have a PROPOSAL (Graham, the sound effect)!!! We learn the real reason Henry went to London, Fanny doubts Henry's intentions, Henry comes to dinner, and Mary and Fanny exchange letters.

Topics discussed include the Crawfords' breeding and capacity for change, Fanny's sleep paralysis demon, leaving unpleasant conversations, Lady Bertram's privilege, Fanny's OOO message, and the ultimate question of why Henry is in love with Fanny.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms spoilers 39:55-42:15!!!

Patron Study Questions come from Avi, Linnea, and Emily. Topics discussed include Mary's intimacy with Fanny and whether it's genuine, William's promotion and whether Henry is using it to manipulate Fanny, and whether the family will find out about the proposal.

Becca's Study Questions: Topics discussed include how this proposal is different from other proposals, why Henry proposed at this moment, what William's promotion means for Fanny, and the end of Volume II.

Funniest Quote: While her heart was still bounding with joy and gratitude on William’s behalf, she could not be severely resentful of anything that injured only herself; and after having twice drawn back her hand, and twice attempted in vain to turn away from him, she got up, and said only, with much agitation, “Don’t, Mr. Crawford, pray don’t! I beg you would not. This is a sort of talking which is very unpleasant to me. I must go away. I cannot bear it.”

Questions moving forward: Will Henry try again? Will he change? What will happen with Mary and Edmund?

Who wins the chapters? Fanny AND William!

Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Avatar: The Last Airbender, A Midsummer Night's Dream, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, The Mandalorian, Aladdin, Falling For Christmas, The Good Place

Next Episode: Mansfield Park Volume III Chapter 1

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Fanny has the post-party comedown, Edmund and Mary maybe break up, and HENRY CRAWFORD IS IN LOOOOOOVE!

Topics discussed include Mr. Wobbles at the party, cribbage, Edmund and Mary as the regency era Ross and Rachel, the threat of the Owen girls, and of course, Henry's feelings for Fanny and whether they're pure.

Patron Study Questions come from Emily, Avi, Spring, Angelika, Emily, Linnea, and Flying Cupcake. Topics discussed include the fact that Edmund has never written Fanny a letter, the Crawfords' kindness, Edmund's affection toward Fanny, whether Henry Crawford can be redeemed, "I can fix him" vs. "She can fix me," whether Henry's love is lasting, Mary's POV, and why Henry thinks Fanny loves him.

Becca's Study Questions: Topics discussed include Mary's jealousy, whether Henry will make a better husband than his uncle, why Henry fell for Fanny, Henry's perception of Fanny with the Bertrams, and whether people can change.

Funniest Quote: "Oh yes! missed as every noisy evil is missed when it is taken away; that is, there is a great difference felt. But I am not fishing; don’t compliment me."

Questions moving forward: Will Henry propose? Will Fanny say no? Will Edmund and Mary ever see each other again?

Who wins the chapters? Henry!

Glossary of Terms and Phrases:

alacrity (n): promptness in response : cheerful readiness

Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Lord of the Rings, Wishbone, Friends, Artemis II, Project Hail Mary, The Grinch

Next Episode: Mansfield Park Volume II Chapters 13-14

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It's the day of the ball! Edmund gifts Fanny a SECOND chain, and Fanny decides to get over Edmund just as Edmund starts to doubt his feelings for Mary. Henry offers to take William to town and flirts up a storm with Fanny (respectfully). Fanny is the belle of the ball, despite her wishes.

Topics discussed include pasta necklaces, our In Defense of Edmund Drinking Game, Fanny's cup size, what Mary Crawford sees in Edmund, pros and cons of Henry and Edmund, and Regency ragers.

Becca's Study Questions: Topics discussed include angel hair vs. bucatini (or the Mary necklace vs. the Edmund necklace), Edmund's feelings about Mary's flaws now vs. the beginning of the book, Fanny's coming out, whether she's softening on Henry, and whether Edmund and Mary are over.

Funniest Quote: "She had all the heroism of principle, and was determined to do her duty; but having also many of the feelings of youth and nature, let her not be much wondered at, if, after making all these good resolutions on the side of self-government, she seized the scrap of paper on which Edmund had begun writing to her, as a treasure beyond all her hopes, and reading with the tenderest emotion these words, “My very dear Fanny, you must do me the favour to accept” locked it up with the chain, as the dearest part of the gift."

Questions moving forward: Is this the end of Mary and Edmund? What will happen between Henry and William on the carriage ride?

Who wins the chapters? Fanny!

Glossary of Terms and Phrases:

a la mortal (phrase): to the death

chequered (adj): marked by fluctuations in fortune

negus (n): a beverage made of wine, hot water, lemon juice, sugar, and nutmeg,

Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Avatar: The Last Airbender, Dawson's Creek, Hamilton, Hot N Cold

Next Episode: Mansfield Park Volume II Chapters 11-12

Our show art was created by Torrence Browne, and our audio is produced by Graham Cook. For bios and transcripts, check out our website at podandprejudice.com. Pod and Prejudice is transcribed by speechdocs.com. To support the show, check out our Patreon! Check out our merch at https://podandprejudice.dashery.com.

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The families gather for a game night, and shenanigans ensue. Henry pays a visit to Edmund's future home, which sparks some feelings in Fanny and Mary. Sir Thomas catches on to Henry's intentions with Fanny and decides to throw a ball. Mary gives Fanny an unexpected gift.

Topics discussed include falling in love for the bit, Molly's competitive side, whether Henry can change, predictions for William's hotness, Sir Thomas's Pinterest board, our first male pre-proposal POV, and team Hanny vs. team Fanmund.

Patron Study Questions this week come from Avi. Topics discussed include William's cross being modeled off a gift Jane Austen received from her own brother.

Becca's Study Questions: Topics discussed include Sir Thomas's interest in Henry and throwing a ball, the discussion of Edmund's estate, Edmund's internal monologue, the purpose of the ball, and why Mary gave Fanny her chain.

Funniest Quote: “No, I never inquire. But I told a man mending a hedge that it was Thornton Lacey, and he agreed to it.”

Questions moving forward: Who will dance with each other at the ball?

Who wins the chapters? Sir Thomas!

Glossary of Terms and Phrases:

Avarice (n): extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Ten Things I Hate About You, She's All That, Pygmalion, My Fair Lady, Cruel Intentions, Catan, Heated Rivalry

Next Episode: Mansfield Park Volume II Chapters 9-10

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Surprise, bitch, bet you thought you'd seen the last of Henry Crawford. Fanny goes to dinner at the parsonage, it's revealed that Edmund will be taking his living sooner than Mary thought, and Henry decides he's going to woo Fanny. Plus, the return of William Price!

Topics discussed include Fanny's place in the parsonage, how many cats Fanny will have in her Brooklyn apartment, whether Henry is a dog person, and the danger of horseback riding vs. being in the navy.

Patron Study Questions this week come from Avi, Ghenet, Linnea, Angelika

Topics discussed include Fanny's new position at Mansfield, Mary and Maria's situations, Mary's culpability in Henry's plan, whether Henry has met people like the Prices before, Henry's jealousy, and sibling pairs.

Becca's Study Questions: Topics discussed include Henry's POV and Henry's sincerity.

Funniest Quote: "No, I will not do her any harm, dear little soul! I only want her to look kindly on me, to give me smiles as well as blushes, to keep a chair for me by herself wherever we are, and be all animation when I take it and talk to her; to think as I think, be interested in all my possessions and pleasures, try to keep me longer at Mansfield, and feel when I go away that she shall be never happy again. I want nothing more.”

Questions moving forward: How long is William staying? Will Henry and Fanny fall in love? Will William and Mary fall in love?

Who wins the chapters? William!

Glossary of Terms and Phrases:

menu plaisirs: minor pleasures

Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Oh, Mary!, How To Lose A Guy In Ten Days, 27 Dresses

Next Episode: Mansfield Park Volume II Chapters 7-8

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Henry is gone, and a gloom falls over the house. Sir Thomas suspects that Maria doesn't want to marry Rushworth, but she marries him anyway. Fanny and Miss Crawford start hanging out, and Fanny secures a dinner invitation.

Topics discussed include Fanny's glow-up, how Fanny and the Bertrams feel about the slave trade, Maria's revenge plot, flirt-harping, the Brontës' use of the word "ejaculate," Fanny's love of nature, the Doge at the court of Louis XIV, and Edmund and Mary's fundamental incompatibility.

Patron Study Questions this week come from Avi and Linnea. Topics discussed include Fanny's question about the slave trade and our characters wanting to change each other.

Becca's Study Questions: Topics discussed include Fanny cozying up to Sir Thomas, the retiring of the WTF Maria Tracker, zeroing in on the love triangle, and Mary and Fanny's friendship.

Funniest Quote: "It was a very proper wedding. The bride was elegantly dressed; the two bridesmaids were duly inferior; her father gave her away; her mother stood with salts in her hand, expecting to be agitated; her aunt tried to cry; and the service was impressively read by Dr. Grant."

Questions moving forward: Is this the last we're seeing of the Bertram sisters? What will happen between Mary and Fanny?

Who wins the chapters? Maria!

Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Avatar: The Last Airbender, Heated Rivalry, Wuthering Heights, Jane Eyre, the Doge at the court of Louis XIV, Schitt's Creek

Next Episode: Mansfield Park Volume II Chapters 5-6

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HEATED RIVALRY SPOILERS 4:40-5:00!!!!!

Volume 2 starting off uncomfortably with Sir Thomas's return and the shutting down of Mansfield Theatre. Plus, Henry Crawford's farewell tour. Topics discussed include Sir Thomas's change of heart about Fanny, rowing across the Atlantic, how to pronounce Antigua, and partiality.

Patron Study Questions this week come from Marija, Avi, and Angelika. Topics discussed include whether Maria's hopes for a proposal from Henry are realistic, divorce in the 1800s, how Sir Thomas's time in Antigua influenced his behavior toward Fanny, and the departures of Henry Crawford and Mr. Yates.

Becca's Study Questions: Topics discussed include the children's reactions to Sir Thomas's return, why Lovers' Vows was a thing, and predictions for the rest of the book.

Funniest Quote: "And then he would have changed the subject, and sipped his coffee in peace over domestic matters of a calmer hue; but Mr. Yates, without discernment to catch Sir Thomas’s meaning, or diffidence, or delicacy, or discretion enough to allow him to lead the discourse while he mingled among the others with the least obtrusiveness himself, would keep him on the topic of the theatre, would torment him with questions and remarks relative to it, and finally would make him hear the whole history of his disappointment at Ecclesford."

Questions moving forward: What will the young people do to entertain themselves? Will Tom stick around? Will Maria and Rushworth get married? Will Yates come back for Julia?

Who wins the chapters? Yates!

Glossary of Terms and Phrases:

bespeak (v): order or reserve (something) in advance

eclairissement (n): a clarification, explanation, or the clearing up of something obscure or mysterious

ingenuousness (adj): showing innocent or childlike simplicity and candidness

partial (adj): favoring one side in a dispute above the other; biased

reproof (n): blame, disapproval

Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Avatar: The Last Airbender, Heated Rivalry, The World's Toughest Row, Taryn Smith, The Parent Trap, It's A Wonderful Life

Next Episode: Mansfield Park Volume II Chapters 1-2

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Rehearsals continue for Lovers' Vows! The cast starts in-fighting, but Fanny enjoys watching rehearsals...until she ends up in the middle of one.

Topics discussed include anonymous valentines, justice for Julia, Henry Crawford as Molly's type, morally grey characters, ASMs, lazy insults, and SIR THOMAS'S RETURN!

Patron Study Questions this week come from Flying Cupcake, Marija, Avi, Spring, and Angelika. Topics discussed include Fanny's fun side, why Mary is a better friend to Fanny than her cousins, Fanny's refusal to act, everyone's moral compromises, morality vs. indulgence, and why Mary actually sought Fanny out to rehearse.

Becca's Study Questions: Topics discussed include Henry as the best actor of the group, where we've been and what we've learned so far, and where we stand on the characters at the end of this volume.

Funniest Quote: "It is about Lovers' Vows!"

Questions moving forward: What is Sir Thomas going to do when he sees the house? Does Rushworth understand that Maria is into Henry?

Who wins the chapters? Fanny!

Glossary of Terms and Phrases:

behind hand (adj.): late or slow in doing something

cipher (n): a person or thing of no importance, especially a person who does the bidding of others and seems to have no will of their own.

festoon (n): a chain or garland of flowers, leaves, or ribbons, hung in a curve as a decoration

Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Gaia Music Collective, Kenter Davies, Sex and the City, Alanis Morissette, Much Ado About Nothing, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Waiting for Godot, Lizzie McGuire

Next Episode: Mansfield Park Volume II Chapters 1-2

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Lovers' Vows cast list is up! Fanny is offered the role of a lifetime, which she does NOT want, and Miss Crawford is the only one who comes to her aid. The company decides to search for their Anhalt amongst their neighbors but Edmund puts a stop to that by offering to play Anhalt himself.

Topics discussed include playing dress-up, horse betting, why Edmund DOESN'T want to play Anhalt, Mary's moment of kindness, and Fanny's studio apartment.

Patron Study Questions this week come from Avi and Ghenet. Topics discussed include our opinions on Mary's character and why Mrs. Norris is so cruel to Fanny.

Becca's Study Questions: Topics discussed include Edmund's conduct and choices vs. Fanny's conduct and choices, whether we buy Edmund's reasoning, and Fanny's studio loft and what it tells us about Fanny's relationship to Mansfield Park.

Funniest Quote: For a moment no one spoke; and then many spoke together to tell the same melancholy truth, that they had not yet got any Anhalt. “Mr. Rushworth was to be Count Cassel, but no one had yet undertaken Anhalt.”

“I had my choice of the parts,” said Mr. Rushworth; “but I thought I should like the Count best, though I do not much relish the finery I am to have.”

“You chose very wisely, I am sure,” replied Miss Crawford, with a brightened look; “Anhalt is a heavy part.”

“The Count has two-and-forty speeches,” returned Mr. Rushworth, “which is no trifle.”

Questions moving forward: Will Fanny act? How will it go with Edmund as Anhalt?

Who wins the chapters? Mary Crawford

Glossary of Terms and Phrases:

nice (adj.): fastidious, scrupulous

Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Home Alone, The Princess Diaries, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Next Episode: Mansfield Park Chapters 17-18

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