Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen The Dashwood sisters are very different from each other in appearance and temperament; Elinor's good sense and readiness to observe social forms contrast with Marianne's impulsive candor and warm but ... admiration of the grotesque "picturesque", represents the cult of "sensibility"; and Elinor, who has much more "sense", but is still not immune from disappointments. Despite some amusing characters and true Jane Austen touches, it is not generally considered to be her best novel. According to Cassandra, it was probably the first of the novels to be starte...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Journal 1 Sense and Sensibility The two main characters in Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen are symbolized by the contrast between Elinor and Marianne Dashwood. Elinor, the older sister, represents qualities of "sense", which stand for reason, restraint, social responsibility, and a clear-headed understanding of ... engagement, but her love for Willoughby is clear. Marianne falls into a terrible emotional and physical sickness, whereas Elinor did not let her emotions destroy her life. Sense and sensibility by Jane Austen is an overall satisfying novel. Marianne's change of heart for Col...

• Word Count: 425
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: Undergraduate