Publisher's Synopsis
Annotations-Jane Austen Biography-Summary of Sense and Sensibility-Context-Background of Sense and Sensibility-Plot and Theme in Sense and Sensibility-Style in Sense and Sensibility -Irony in Sense and Sensibility -Characters Discussed and-Character Analysis Elinor DashwoodMarianne DashwoodJohn WilloughbyJohn DashwoodFanny DashwoodMrs. DashwoodMrs. FerrarsRobert FerrarsEdward FerrarsLucy SteeleAnne SteeleColonel BrandonSir John MiddletonLady MiddletonMrs. JenningsMrs. PalmerMr. PalmerColonel BrandonIn Sense and Sensibility, Mrs. Dashwood and her daughters must survive on a meager allowance. Marianne falls in love with the imprudent Willoughby, who deserts her. Elinor falls in love with her sister-in-law's brother, Edward, a shy man who doesn't express his love until the end of the novel.-After Mr. Dashwood's death, his son John inherits his estate. John intends to provide for his wife and sisters, but John's wife, Fanny, convinces him to give them next to nothing. Elinor falls in love with Fanny's brother, Edward, but he's engaged.-Marianne, a romantic and naive girl, falls in love with the dashing Willoughby, whom she meets while he's out riding one day. He plays with her emotions, only to run off suddenly and marry for money.-Colonel Brandon patiently courts Marianne. Edward, who always loved Elinor, comes to ask for her hand in marriage once he's freed from his engagement. The two couples marry and live happily ever after.
