It is used to express Fanny’s complaint to Edmund’s opinion.
167 “You had better not.” Chapter 28 Page 242
It is used to express Sir Thomas’ criticism toward Fanny. 168
“Oh no you cannot” Chapter 30 Page 244 It is used to express Mary’s complaint toward Henry.
169 “It was bad, very bad in me against such a creature .” Chapter
30 Page 246 It is used to express Fanny’s complaint to Edmund’s
opinion. 170
“But, alas It was not such a home.” Chapter 38 Page 312 It is used to express Tom’s criticism to Edmund.
2. Non literal direct act
1 “Sorry” Chapter 32 Page 263
It express angriness of Sir Thomas not to apologize 2
“Thank you for your good word, Fanny.” Chapter 11 Page 106 It is used to express Mary’s criticism toward Fanny.
3 “I shall hope to have a friend in my little cottage” Chapter 3 Page
45 It is used to express Mrs. Norris complaint that she does not want
Fanny to live with her. 4
“I wish you had my seat.” Chapter 8 Page 85
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It is used to express Julia disagreement to get her seat taken by Miss Crawford
5 “I hope you are aware that there is no real occasion for your going
into company in this sort of way.” Chapter 23 Page 188 It is used to allude Fanny that she can not go to the ball.
3. Literal direct act + Non literal indirect act
1 “no, no—no at all – no, thank you.” Chapter 2 Page 33
First it is used to give thank Fanny to Edmund. Second, it also means that actually Fanny request him to ask her reason for being
crying. 2
“I shall be sorry to an inconvenience.” Chapter 15 Page 133 First it is used to express Miss Crawford regret. Second it is used
report that she can do nothing to change the play. 3
“Thank you, I am quite warm, very warm.” Chapter 18 Page 151 First it is used to say thanks. Second, it expresses Mary’s request
to Fanny 4
“I was glad to see you so well entertained.” Chapter 10 Page 98 First it is used to greet Mr. Crawford uttered by Maria. Second, it
is used to show her disappointment 5
“I only wish I could be more useful …” Chapter 1 Page 30 First it is used to state her wish Mr.s Norris. Second it is used
report her refusal not to take care of Fanny. 6
“I hope she will prove a well-disposed girl,” Chapter 1 Page 30
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First it is used to express her hope Mrs. Norris. Second it is an allusion for her doubt.
7 “I hope you may be able to convince him that the many years that
have been passed since you parted have not been spent on your side entirely without improvement.” Chapter 3 Page 48
First it is used to express Edmund’s desire toward Fanny. Second it is a command to Fanny to behave more mature when her brother
comes. 8
“I wish you a better fate Miss Price.” Chapter 11 Page 108 First it expresses Miss Crawford’s wish. Second it is used to scorn
Fanny to become a clergyman’s wife. 9
“I hope your ladyship is pleased with the game.” Chapter 25 Page 204
First it is used to express Mrs. Grant want. But in the same time she is also questioning Lady Bertram.
10 “That is a very foolish trick, Fanny.” Chapter 7 Page 77
First it used to complain Fanny. Second it is a request from Edmund to Fanny not to sleep all day long in the sofa.
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