he atmosphere of the Price household is enshrouded by work and patience, which Fanny did not require at Mansfield Park. All of these examples lead to the conclusion that the life of the Prices, when compared to the lives of families in higher classes, is much more challenging and survival based.
             Towards the beginning of the novel, Austen writes:
             It was William whom she [Fanny] talked of most and wanted most to see. William, the eldest, a year older than herself, her constant companion and friend; her advocate with her mother (of whom he was the darling) in every distress. (Austen 18)
             Fanny's removal from her home as a child makes her need for a family connection imperative. Therefore, she corresponds to William, her best friend and brother. William serves as a hero in the novel, as he is the only character who can make Fanny truly happy (Ryle 64). Their relationship is a product of their understanding of each other, through their sharing of similar social experiences, resulting from their low class.
             The social class of the Prices is also defined by Mrs. Price's reaction to the visit of Henry Crawford. Upon his arrival at their house, Mrs. Price makes continuous apologies for the state of her home. She recognizes that Mr. Crawford belongs to a higher class, and she tries to impress him with the best possible manners and efforts that she can provide. The respect that Mrs. Price pays Henry Crawford is endemic to her social class. Because he is helping both her son and her daughter, Mrs. Price feels that she is indebted to Mr. Crawford. These events show the humility and lowered self-respect that the Price's suffer because of their status.
             Fanny's character is also representative of the social class she belongs to. Fanny acts as a passive character rather than an active one (Lewis 62). Her life at Mansfield Park consists of her duties to her aunts and she rarely partakes in events or conversations...