Because of her great wealth, Lady Denham is the sun around which the rest of Sanditon society orbits. Choose another character and discuss their relation to Lady Denham. In what ways does Lady Denham’s wealth influence their decisions? What tactics does Lady Denham use to control them?

Although Austen never addresses slavery explicitly, the presence of Miss Lambe and the discussion around Antigua present the issue subtly. In what ways are slavery, oppression, and servitude represented in the novel?

Discuss the differences between Arthur Parker’s obsession with health and his sisters’. How does Austen characterize these differences? Are one or more of the siblings more sympathetic than the others? Why or why not?