Table of Contents

pp vii-viii

Acknowledgements

pp ix-x

References and Abbreviations

pp xi-xii

General Introduction

pp 1-8

Part I - Family Dynamics

pp 9-10

Introduction

pp 11-14

Chapter One - The Functions of the Dysfunctional Family: Northanger Abbey, Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice

pp 15-32

Chapter Two - Spoilt Children: Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park and Emma

pp 33-46

Chapter Three - “Usefulness and Exertion”: Mothers and Sisters in Sense and Sensibility, Mansfield Park, Emma and Persuasion

pp 47-64

Part II - Fathers and Daughters

pp 65-66

Introduction

pp 67-70

Chapter Four - Money, Morals and Mansfield Park

pp 71-84

Chapter Five - Speech and Silence in Emma

pp 85-98

Chapter Six - Dandies and Beauties: The Issue of Good Looks in Persuasion

pp 99-110

Conclusion: “Creative Attention”

pp 111-118

Notes

pp 119-134

Select Bibliography

pp 135-144

Index

pp 145-148