Sense and Sensibility (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: Jane Austen
- First Published: 1811
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Domestic realism
- Time of Work: Early nineteenth century
- Setting: England
- Genres: Long fiction, Fiction of manners, Bourgeois fiction
- Subjects: Values, Love or romance, Nineteenth century, Middle classes, Marriage, Betrayal, Manners or customs, Social life, Emotions, England or English people, Women’s issues, Sisters, Duty, Greed, Human behavior, Naivete
- Locales: Devonshire, England
Characters Discussed
Elinor Dashwood, a young woman representing the “sense” of the title. She is much attracted to Edward Ferrars, Mrs. John Dashwood’s brother, and believes him to be attracted to her. His seeming indifference puzzles her until she learns from Lucy Steele that the two are engaged but cannot marry because of Mrs. Ferrars’ opposition. Elinor arranges for a living for Edward when he shall have taken Holy Orders so that he and Lucy can be married. Elinor is led to believe that the marriage has taken place but soon learns that Lucy has jilted Edward in...
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