Character
Edmund is a naturally kind and compassionate person, as demonstrated by his conduct toward Fanny Price, an impoverished cousin who has come to live with Edmund's family from her lower middle class home and family in Portsmouth. Edmund's kindness and generosity to Fanny distinguishes him from the rest of his family, who tend to exploit Fanny's good nature or mock her for her less privileged upbringing. For instance, Edmund's brother Tom would tease Fanny, and his sisters, Maria and Julia, would condescend to give Fanny toys of the least value to them. However, Edmund remains friendly and encouraging to Fanny and she gradually falls in love with him as she grows up.
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