Sense and Sensibility

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. "...Sincerely wish you happy in your choice, and it shall not be my fault if we are not always good friends..." (Sense and Sensibility Chapter 49, p. 44) From whom and to whom is this letter written?

From Lucy to Edward

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. The complaints and lamentations which politeness had hitherto restrained, now burst forth universally; and they all agreed again and again how provoking it was to be so disappointed. (chapter 13, p. 10) In this context, the word lamentations implies a great deal of

Grief

Which rhetorical appeal could best be used to persuade Elinor Dashwood to purchase a house?

The house is reasonably priced and the design is intended to aid in the efficient running of a household.

Which literary technique involves something unexpected that engages the reader to move toward discovering that key to the entire work?

peripeteia

From what you have read, what ways does Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility bridge the gap between the Regency and Romantic periods? Your answer should be at least one hundred words.

Jane Austen bridges the gap between the Regency and Romatic periods through not only the use of her tittle, Sense and Sensibilty but also by her use of her two characters, Elinor and Marianne. Elinor displays more of the Regency era as she is more guided by her logical senses and realistic views. In contrast her sister, Marianne is described as an emotionally guided individual with unrealistic views. By having both of these characters balance eachother out and live in harmony, she is bringing together the divide and idealogy and demonstrating how everything in moderation can work in harmony.

Which literary technique is used in revolving parts of a dialogue to both keep hidden and to uncover information?

conceal and disclose

When Lucy Steele spoke to the servant Thomas, telling him she was married to Mr. Ferrars, it shows which of the following? Select all that apply.

her wiliness her underhandedness

Describe, why, in the end, would Mrs. Ferrars be "the most unfortunate of women?" Your answer should be at least one hundred words.

lol got it wrong

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. "...to your sister I wish all imaginable happiness; to Willoughby that he may endeavor to deserve her." (Sense and Sensibility, chapter 27, p. 35) From this excerpt, the reader can surmise that Brandon's _____.

love for Marianne is genuine

Elinor finds the secrecy about an engagement between Marianne and Willoughby strange because _____. Select all that apply.

they are open about everything else they are clearly so fond of each other

Which of the following did Mr. John Dashwood consider as appropriate assistance to his stepmother and half-sisters, only to reject after discussing it with his wife? Select all that apply.

1000 pounds for each of his half-sisters 500 pounds for each of his half-sisters an annuity of 100 pounds per year for his stepmother an occasional gift of 50 pounds

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. Mrs. Jennings left them earlier than usual; for she could not be easy till the Middletons and Palmers were able to grieve as much as herself; and positively refusing Elinor's offered attendance, went out alone for the rest of the morning. (Sense and Sensibility, chapter 31, p. 2) What can readers infer from this excerpt?

Mrs. Jennings is a busybody and enjoys gossiping.

Which of the following words apply to Mrs. Jennings? Select all that apply.

Nosy Gossip

According to Austen's use of the word, which of the following shows sensibility?

impulsively praising something you like in a public place

Which is an example of dramatic irony? Select all that apply.

-Readers are aware of Elinor's affection for Edward. -Readers are aware of Brandon's affection for Marianne.

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. You tell me ... that you find her boring, petty and irrelevant ... and you cannot imagine what purpose there can be in reading her. (Weldon's "The City of Invention", p. 1) Who is the "her" Weldon refers to in the above excerpt?

Jane Austen

________________called Mrs. Jennings a "most valuable woman" because of her house and her style of living.

John Dashwood

What fact supports the climax of the text?

Edward leaves

Both Marianne and Elinor believe that the lock of hair in Edward Ferras's ring belongs to _____.

Elinor Dashwood

Why does Marianne "burst forth with indignation" when Elinor states that she greatly esteems Edward Ferras?

Marianne is horrified by Elinor's lack of passion.

Elinor believes that Edward's strange behavior is related to _____.

The Demands of his mother

Elinor's relief at not having to tell Lucy's secret to her mother indicates an example of _____.

a nineteenth century extreme sense of privacy

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. ...their intimate knowledge of each other seemed to make their happiness certain—and they only wanted something to live upon. (Sense and Sensibility Chapter 49, p. 48) What does the sentiment between Edward and Elinor reflect? Select all that apply.

attachment and connection economic concern and Romanticism

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. "...I question whether Marianne NOW, will marry a man worth more than five or six hundred a-year..." This reply is an example of which theme?

economic concerns versus romantic concerns

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. "I am afraid," replied Elinor, "that the pleasantness of an employment does not always evince its propriety." (Sense and Sensibility; chapter 13, p. 11) This quote demonstrates Elinor's _____.

sense

Why does Colonel Brandon tell Elinor of something from his past that involves Willoughby?

because Colonel Brandon has seen Willoughby treat another woman affectionately and leave her after she is with child

Which of the following is an example of foreshadowing?

"[Willoughby} then departed, to make himself still more interesting, in the midst of a heavy rain."

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. "Ferrars!" repeated Miss Steele; "Mr. Ferrars is the happy man, is he? What! your sister-in-law's brother, Miss Dashwood? a very agreeable young man to be sure; I know him very well."... "Though we have seen him once or twice at my uncle's, it is rather too much to pretend to know him very well." (Sense and Sensibility, chapter 21, p. 6) What is the significance of this excerpt? Select all that apply.

-Austen uses gross understatement to describe how the Steele family knows Edward. -Austen uses gross understatement to describe how the Steele family knows Edward.

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. "Oh dear, yes; I know him extremely well," replied Mrs. Palmer;—"Not that I ever spoke to him, indeed; but I have seen him for ever in town." (chapter 20, p. 40) How does Austen use a character like Mrs. Palmer in Sense and Sensibility? What is her purpose? Your answer should be at least 100 words.

Austen uses Mrs. Palmer because she is one of the most entertaining characters in the novel, Mrs. Palmer incessantly, often with unconscious humor. When asked if she knows Willoughby, she replies, "Oh dear, yes; I know him extremely well," and then goes on to say, "not that I ever spoke to him indeed; but I have seen him forever in town." It also gives the novel a sense of how society worked and the way people in town would gossip. It also lends a chance of foreshadowing as Willoughby is well-known around the area, in what context is uncertain.

Why is Colonel Brandon's personal story about his early love, Eliza, made more difficult?

Because of his brother's cruelty

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. "...our situations then are alike. We have neither of us any thing to tell; you, because you do not communicate, and I because I conceal nothing." (Sense and Sensibility, chapter 27, p. 32) An insight you can draw from this excerpt is that Elinor conceals everything and that Marianne.

Blurts out everything

Describe Elinor's and Marianne's responses to Marianne's discovery that Willoughby is engaged to another woman. In your opinion, why is this a repeated theme in other novels and film? Your answer should be at least 250 words.

Both Elinor and Marianne were astonished and heartbroken by Willoughby's engagement to another woman. Willoughby had given Marianne such affection and gave way to intentions of a possible engagement too her. To them, it was completely out of character and not expected at all. Others that had watched Marianne and Willoughby together had assumed that both were head over heels for one another. Both seemed to have been in love and had spent every waking hour together. I believe this is a repeated theme because unfortunately, it is the reality of life. Emotions tend to put a screen over one's sight of the reality of a situation. Many times those we hold the most regard for can be very deceitful and full of empty promises. It is the fact that not everything in life is as it seems. Love sometimes can be only one-sided as our minds decide to play tricks on our perception. It gives way to the fact that life is not fair and that we will have many different attachments within our lives. As Elinor had said in the beginning of the novel that you can go years living with someone or subject to their company and only know a small amount about them or their inner feelings and views. You can also spend a small amount of time with one individual and create an everlasting connection. However, people change and transform and may fall in love just as quickly as they fall out of it.

ESSAY Compare the way Marianne behaves when Willoughby leaves with the way Elinor behaves when Edward leaves. What does their behavior reveal about their personalities? Your answer should be at least 250 words.

Both sisters conceal any information regarding their loved ones and any information regarding a concealed engagement. Marianne is completely heartbroken after Willoughby leaves and shows this discontent very openly by crying at the mention of his name or the thought of him. Marianne then begins to torture herself by playing songs that he would have her sing and reading the books that they once read together. It is very strange that she does not openly tell her family members about the conditions in which Willoughby had to leave. This demonstrates that Marianne is much more comfortable with expressing her feelings and supports the understanding that she is guided by her feelings. In contrast, Elinor is very private about her feelings and tries to remain indifferent from them. Elinor hides under a mask of contempt and pretends that she is not hurt by the actions of Edward and his lack of affection shown to her. Elinor goes about her daily activities and still engages with her family without shedding a tear or showing any of her disheartened emotions. Although, she does allow herself to think of Edward whenever she is allowed a moment of solitude and begins to analyze his behavior and come up with justifications for his indifference to her. This demonstrates the inward solitude that Elinor contains as she is less expressive outwardly in regards to her emotions. Marianne and Elinor both feel the same amount of hurt from their objects of affection however, they both display their emotions in completely opposite ways.

By having Thomas report that Mr. Edward Ferrars married Lucy Steele, Austen uses a ____________ literary element.

Concealing

"Well, my dear," said Mrs. Jennings, "and how did you travel?" "Not in the stage, I assure you," replied Miss Steele, with quick exultation; "we came post all the way, and had a very smart beau to attend us. Dr. Davies was coming to town, and so we thought we'd join him in a post-chaise; and he behaved very genteelly, and paid ten or twelve shillings more than we did." "Oh, oh!" cried Mrs. Jennings; "very pretty, indeed! and the Doctor is a single man, I warrant you." "There now," said Miss Steele, affectedly simpering, "everybody laughs at me so about the Doctor, and I cannot think why. My cousins say they are sure I have made a conquest; but for my part I declare I never think about him from one hour's end to another..." (Sense and Sensibility, chapter 32, pp. 11-12) Which of the novel's themes is elaborated in this excerpt?

Economic concern and stability

"Lucy was naturally clever . . . and as a companion for half an hour Elinor frequently found her agreeable, but her powers had received no aid from ________________." Which of the following best completes Elinor's assessment in this quote?

Education.

When_________came into the music party, Marianne embarrassed Elinor by shouting "This is a moment of great happiness."

Edward

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. ...when they all sat down to table at four o'clock, and about three hours after his arrival, he had secured his lady, engaged her mother's consent, and was...in reality...one of the happiest of men. (Sense and Sensibility Chapter 49, p. 43) What character brings this entanglement to a conclusion?

Edward Ferras

How does Elinor respond to Colonel Brandon's gift to Edward Ferrars? Is she willing to forego her own love and facilitate Edward's marriage to Lucy? What theme does this characteristic within Elinor prompt? Your answer should be at least 250 words.

Edward is thankful and appreciative of Colonel Brandon's gift and Elinor is still upset about the whole ordeal. However, Elinor has always been one of sense and is willing to give up her love so that he may be happy. Elinor is not guided by her emotions and instead sees the situation in a realistic viewpoint. Throughout the novel, Elinor is the only one who demonstrates only one attachment to Edward where every other person has had more than one attachment. Including Marianne, Colonel Brandon, Mrs. Dashwood, Edward Farrer and John Willoughby. It goes to show that Elinor's characteristics of sense over ruled her emotional vulnerablity. Edward Farrer is her one true love and instead of being affected by the overall themes of financial security versus true love and so forth, she stays true to her self and to Edward eventhough it is almost an unthinkable task. Elinor demonstrates true merit and kindness by allowing her awareness of self to allow logic to distinguish the hurt anger and jealousy of her emotions. Elinor does not let such emotions rule over her judgement. This also demonstrates the bad qualities of the Romantics as passion and emotion were the only guiding force regardless of the pain and discomfort it caused.

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. [Upon learning of Lucy's engagement, the narrator describes Elinor:] Elinor's security sunk; but her self command did not sink with it. What can you infer from the narrator's description?

Elinor did not let her guard down

How was Elinor's sense of propriety upset? Identify at least two examples from the novel in your response. Your answer should be at least one hundred words.

Elinor is entirely sensible and prudent, able to handle people and situations very delicately compared to her sister Marianne who is very emotional and never moderate, lacks some good sense. Elinor was grieving but also attending to matters at hand while her mother and Marianne allowed themselves to grieve. She very rarely wavered from this sense of propriety until she discovered of Edwards engagement to Lucy where she began to have a harder time concealing her emotions, especially after Brandon's gift to keep Edward and Lucy sustained. Another time her propriety was upset was after Edward showed up to her house unexpectedly as she was told he had married Lucy. She was filled with joy and heartache within a very short time and she let her emotions be shown instead of being concealed.

Describe, in your own words, why Elinor was upset with people spreading the rumor that Marianne and Willoughby had an engagement. Your answer should be at least one hundred words.

Elinor was upset with this because Marianne was extremely depressed on account of her and Willoughby breaking up. Elinor knew how fragile Marianne was and how her emotions guided her heart, mind and soul. Although nobody knew yet that they had ended their attachment and that there was no formal engagement to begin with, Elinor did not want Marianne to hear the rumors because she feared that they would put her in even a bigger hysterical state.

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. Elinor was upset by the women's conversation in the drawing room because it was _______

Extremely Superficial

Austen describes Edward's maturity: "with all the philosophic dignity of twenty-four," This is an example of ______.

Gross Understatement

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. Mr. Palmer maintained the common, but unfatherly opinion among his sex, of all infants being alike... Why did this sentiment bother Elinor? Select all that apply.

He should think it's the finest child in the world. She also believed that to be true.

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. [After the news of Willoughby's engagement, Brandon says to Elinor] "to your sister I wish all imaginable happiness; to Willoughby that he may endeavor to deserve her," What is Brandon's point of view in this sentence?

His love for Marianne is genuine.

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. "I have frequently detected myself in such kind of mistakes," said Elinor, "in a total misapprehension of character in some point or other: fancying people so much more gay or grave, or ingenious or stupid than they really are, and I can hardly tell why or in what the deception originated. Sometimes one is guided by what they say of themselves, and very frequently by what other people say of them, without giving oneself time to deliberate and judge." (chapter 17, p. 27) This excerpt reveals that Elinor is _____. Select all that apply.

Humble Self Aware

In Marianne's view, a potential lover should have which of the following qualities? Select all that apply.

Imagination Passion

In the nineteenth century, a young, unmarried woman spending time with a man alone would have been an example of _____.

Impropreity

In the end, does Austen seem to favor sense or sensibility as a character trait? Explain your answer with a close analysis of the text. Your answer should be at least 100 words.

In my interpretation of the novel, I felt as if Jane Austen valued both in equivalency opposed to one over the other. To have strictly Sense one is constricted to conceal their feelings completely and to have strictly sensibility, one is only moved by emotion instead of a realistic view. Jane Austen made fun of both traits when they were by themselves and ultimately showed that a balance of both in moderation was the best outcome. Marianne was strictly guided by her emotions and an unrealistic view of her engagement with Willoughby where Elinor concealed her feeling too much and rather analyzed love in a logical sense. However, love is not something that you can over analyze and it is also something that you cannot allow an unrealistic view on.

How does Jane Austen show "sense or sensibility" as a character trait? Explain your answer in terms of the characters Elinor and Marianne. Your answer should be at least one hundred words.

Jane Austen demonstrates Sense and sensibility as a character trait through Marianne and Elinor. Sense is to represent the logical and realistic view of life, which Elinor completely displays. Because Elinor embodies the ideal of Sense she is also subject to concealing her emotions and not letting them guide her at all. Marianne demonstrates the term sensibility because she often views life in an unrealistic was as her emotions are the only thing that guides her through life. As the novel progresses you start to see how both girls transform and realize the dangers of only displaying either sense or sensibility opposed to a combination of both

Based on what we learn about Colonel Brandon from what he reveals in his conversation with Elinor, he has probably _____.

Lost his first love

What role does Lucy Steele play in the development of the plot? How does Austen use Lucy Steele to deepen her characterization of both Elinor and Edward? Your answer should be at least 250 words.

Lucy Steele helps develop the plot by showing that sense alone can also deprive you of love and leave you blind. As Elinor had not voiced her inclination towards Edward and because she did not let her emotions, in moderation, guide her logic. Throughout the novel, it is thought that Elinor would surely have an engagement with Edward Farrer however, with the news that Lucy had been his secret engagement it shattered the thought that sense had overtaken sensibility. In the end, when Lucy decides to mary Edwards younger brother instead because of financial security it goes to yet again demonstrate the value of connections versus attachments. Elinor realizes that at times she conceals things too much and does not allow herself to feel. Edward slowly grows in the novel as more is revealed about his character. Edward is also very conservative like Elinor and has a hard time expressing himself as Marianne does. Yet again Jane Austen is showing that one cannot be full of strict sense or strictly sensibility. Austen demonstrates that you need both in moderation to fully escape societies norms and create a healthy relationship. By utilizing Lucy Steele it is the biggest reminder of this as both characters beginning to transform and mature through these truths. At the time most people searched for happiness within love instead of within one's inward self. However, on this search of love the characters were so infatuated with the ideas of love opposed to what love actually is and the realistic ideals that follow it.

In Sense and Sensibility, after Sir John Middleton lets it slip that Elinor and Edward have some affectionate feelings for each other, .

Lucy corners Elinor and tells her

Which incident becomes the novel's turning point?

Lucy reveals her secret engagement to Edward

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. "Pray, pray be composed," cried Elinor, "and do not betray what you feel to every body present. Perhaps he has not observed you yet." Elinor is speaking to .

Marianne

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. ...and she felt particularly hurt that a man so partial to her sister should perceive that she experienced nothing but grief and disappointment in seeing him. She instantly saw that it was not unnoticed by him, that he even observed Marianne as she quitted the room, with such astonishment and concern, as hardly left him the recollection of what civility demanded towards herself. (Sense and Sensibility, chapter 26, p. 27) In this excerpt, the narrator speaks of which characters?

Marianne and Colonel Brandon

Compare and contrast the two Dashwood sisters and explain how each represents a characteristic of the title, Sense and Sensibility. Your answer should be at least one hundred words.

Marianne and Elinor are both very different people that carry different views and personalities. Elinor embodies sense because she is more of a logical person who is less inclined to make unrealistic and rash decisions based off of her emotions. In comparison Marianne completely demonstrates what it means to have sensibility. In the context that Austen uses the word, Marianne is a very frivolous character that is solely guided by her emotions and unrealistic thoughts. Although both sisters embody to contrasting characteristics, they both do have their similarities. Both sisters have gone through a measure of hurt from their lovers and both demonstrate some form of discontent even though they display it in different ways.

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. ...that Marianne's affliction, be____cause more acknowledged, more immediately before her, [she believed she] had too much engrossed her tenderness, and led her away to forget ... Elinor... (Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 47, p. 40) These words most likely came from______

Mrs. Dashwood

Describe, in your own words, the situation of Mrs. Ferrars disinheriting Edward because of his engagement. How does this situation apply to the theme of attachment versus connection? Your answer should be at least one hundred words.

Mrs. Frarrars does not condone the engagement between Edward and Lucy as they have an attachment to one another. Mrs. Frarrer wants Edward to get employment instead of marrying and feeling security off of his inheritance. On account of all of this, she decides to leave the inheritance with his younger brother. At this point, Colonel Brandon offers an annuity of his own affairs to Edward so that he and Lucy may live comfortably with a set income. At this point, the attachment turns into a connection. An attachment is described as a love where a connection is more of a matter of business and financial security.

There is no reason on earth why Mr. Edward and Lucy should not marry; for I am sure Mrs. Ferrars may afford to do very well by her son, and though Lucy has next to nothing herself, she knows better than any body how to make the most of every thing... ________ is speaking to Elinor in the excerpt above.

Mrs. Jennings

Which of the following terms describe the novel? Select all that apply.

Novel of Manners Satire

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. [Marianne is speaking to Elinor.] "...our situations then are alike. We have neither of us any thing to tell; you, because you do not communicate, and I because I conceal nothing." Which of the following is the best example of an insight you can draw from this text?

One conceals everything, the other reveals everything.

Which of the following is NOT a theme in Sense and Sensibility?

Oppression of Women

What is primogeniture? How does this societal norm serve a role in Austen's Sense and Sensibility? Your answer should be at least one hundred words.

Primogeniture is the state of being the firstborn child, which is seen had a large impact and importance within society at the time that Sense and Sensibility was written. Often times it is seen that the first born child was treated with more esteem. The firstborn had much importance and was often regarded as the more civilized and held the most propriety. They also controlled the inheritance, especially if they were a male. This is seen many times as Edward is praised over his brother Robert for being less foolish and more mature. It is also seen as Elinor is more mature and sensible then Marianne is displayed as.

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. Mrs. Jennings, however, assured him directly, that she should not stand upon ceremony, for they were all cousins, or something like it, and she should certainly wait on Mrs. John Dashwood very soon, and bring her sisters to see her. His manners to THEM, though calm, were perfectly kind; to Mrs. Jennings, most attentively civil; and on Colonel Brandon's coming in soon after himself, he eyed him with a curiosity which seemed to say, that he only wanted to know him to be rich, to be equally civil to HIM. (Sense and Sensibility, chapter 33, pp. 14-15) Which of the novel's themes is elaborated in this excerpt?

Propriety

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. The young ladies arrived: their appearance was by no means ungenteel or unfashionable. Their dress was very smart, their manners very civil, they were delighted with the house, and in raptures with the furniture, and they happened to be so doatingly fond of children that Lady Middleton's good opinion was engaged in their favour before they had been an hour at the Park. She declared them to be very agreeable girls indeed, which for her ladyship was enthusiastic admiration. (Sense and Sensibility, chapter 21, p. 1) Which social norm is most exemplified in this excerpt?

Propriety

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. "Oh," cried Marianne, "with what transporting sensation have I formerly seen them fall! How have I delighted, as I walked, to see them driven in showers about me by the wind! What feelings have they, the season, the air altogether inspired!" (Sense and Sensibility, chapter 16, p. 23) In which literary period would Marianne's reflections on the leaves best be represented?

Romantic

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. But the correctness of his eye, and the delicacy of his taste, proved to be beyond his politeness. He was giving orders for a toothpick-case for himself, and till its size, shape, and ornaments were determined, all of which, after examining and debating for a quarter of an hour over every toothpick-case in the shop, were finally arranged by his own inventive fancy, he had no leisure to bestow any other attention on the two ladies, than what was comprised in three or four very broad stares;... (Sense and Sensibility, chapter 33, p. 13) Jane Austen's description in the excerpt above is best categorized as__________

Sarcastic

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. "I confess," replied Elinor, "that while I am at Barton Park, I never think of tame and quiet children with any abhorrence." This reply is an example of Elinor's

Satire

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. "I confess," replied Elinor, "that while I am at Barton Park, I never think of tame and quiet children with any abhorrence." (Sense and Sensibility, chapter 21, p. 4) This reply is an example of Elinor's _____.

Satire

What are the differences between satire, irony, and sarcasm? How does Jane Austen effectively use each of these literary tools in Sense and Sensibility to reflect upon social norms and customs? Your answer should be at least 250 words.

Satire is the use of irony, humor, exaggeration of ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity. Jane Austen used satire specifically with the character of John Dashwood as he had a sense of duty to his sisters as written within his father's will. His wife Fanny had talked him out of giving the girls 3000 pounds as they would not need such a large sum. Fanny then goes on to talk about all of the possessions his step mother and sisters own and how they shouldn't need any of their possessions as the house they will be able to afford will not be worthy enough of such decorations. On account of John and Fanny both being rich already, yet deciding to not give John's younger sisters any money because they did not want to deprive themselves of any riches is definitely an example of satire. Irony is also used throughout the novel and is mainly expressed through verbal irony and in the descriptions of the characters after they are first introduced. Sarcasm in relation is the use of irony to mock or convey contempt. Satire, irony and sarcasm all go hand in hand to mock society and societal norms during the time period. They are also used in order to point out the flaws between the Regency period and the Romantic period.

Read the following excerpt and answer the question. EDWARD: "Perhaps, then, you would bestow it as a reward on that person who wrote the ablest defence of your favourite maxim, that no one can ever be in love more than once in their life—your opinion on that point is unchanged, I presume?" MARIANNE: "Undoubtedly. At my time of life opinions are tolerably fixed. It is not likely that I should now see or hear any thing to change them." The subject Edward and Marianne are discussing is ______________________.

Second Attachment

Which characteristics apply to Mrs. John (Fanny) Dashwood? Select all that apply.

Selfish Manipulative

When Edward walked into the party, Elinor forced herself to welcome him in a manner that looked easy and open. This is a thematic element of which option?

Sense

Why did the author say that Mrs. Jenning's prophesies were "rather jumbled?" Select all that apply.

She misinterpreted what she heard, but acted out of kindness. No matter what, she desired genuine happiness.

What was the relationship between Elinor and Marianne?

Sisters

When Mrs. Jennings overhears some of Colonel Brandon's conversation with Elinor, Mrs. Jennings believes that Brandon has proposed to Elinor. This is an example of ______irony.

Situational

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. They gaily ascended the downs, rejoicing in their own penetration at every glimpse of blue sky; and when they caught in their faces the animating gales of a high south-westerly wind, they pitied the fears which had prevented their mother and Elinor from sharing such delightful sensations. "Is there a felicity in the world," said Marianne, "superior to this?" (chapter 9, p. 18) Chapter 9 begins with Marianne and Margaret talking a walk in the countryside surrounding Barton Cottage. What does this excerpt reveal about Marianne? Consider Austen's attitude toward Marianne. Is this attitude reflected in this excerpt? Also consider Austen's attitude toward Elinor in thinking about Marianne. Your answer should be at least one hundred words.

This excerpt reveals that Marianne is more of a free spirited individual who values the simplicity of the world by finding beauty in such trivial things. It also demonstrates her youth and the difference in maturity between her and her mother and sister Elinor. Jane Austen is demonstrating how the Romantic ideals can be something of value when acknowledging the simple pleasures life has to offer instead of hiding away for fear of freedom of expression. It has been mentioned very often within the novel about moderation and the striking differences between Elinor and Marianne. Austen typically has a judgemental attitude towards Marianne's carelessness and passion that causes her to get too carried away at times. Although, within this passage Austen focuses on the beauty of the scene and boldness that Marianne has, allowing her to experience life in a different manner.

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. '"...the more I know of the world, the more am I convinced that I shall never see a man whom I can really love. I require so much! He must have all Edward's virtues, and his person and manner must ornament his goodness with every possible charm."' (chapter 3, p. 7)

This statement is ironic because Marianne falls deeply in love with Willoughby shortly thereafter.

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. "I should have been quite disappointed if I had not found you here STILL," said she repeatedly, with a strong emphasis on the word. "But I always thought I SHOULD. I was almost sure you would not leave London yet awhile; though you TOLD me, you know, at Barton, that you should not stay above a MONTH. But I thought, at the time, that you would most likely change your mind when it came to the point. It would have been such a great pity to have went away before your brother and sister came. And now to be sure you will be in no hurry to be gone. I am amazingly glad you did not keep to YOUR WORD." Elinor perfectly understood her, and was forced to use all her self-command to make it appear that she did NOT. (Sense and Sensibility, chapter 32, p. 11) This excerpt demonstrates Austen's use of ____________

Verbal Irony

Read the following excerpt and answer the question. Mr. Palmer made her no answer, and did not even raise his eyes from the newspaper. "Mr. Palmer does not hear me," said she, laughing; "he never does sometimes. It is so ridiculous!" This was quite a new idea to Mrs. Dashwood; she had never been used to find wit in the inattention of any one..." (Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 19)

Verbal Irony

Analyze Willoughby. What kind of tone does Austen use when describing Willoughby? Whom does Austen seem to prefer and what does that say about her and the overall message of her novel? Your answer should be at least 250 words.

Within the novel Sense and Sensibility, Jane Austen describes Willoughby to be exceedingly similar to Marianne. Willoughby is described as a handsome man who is driven by his passion and emotions. He is also seen as judgemental to the enlightenment characteristics, especially as he describes his distaste for Colonel Brandon deeming his as a bore and holding no passion or taste within the offerings of life and society. Willoughby is seen as an unrealistic character as he is driven more by his emotions than logic or realistic views, as most romantics were at the time. Elinor is seen more as a realistic individual who values sense opposed to sensibility as Marianne does. On account of this, Austen uses Elinor as an initiator to the audience when she mildly scolds Willoughby and Marianne about their views on Colonel Brandon. Through this discussion, it is noticed by the audience that Willoughby carries rash temperament and judgment when his emotions lead his actions and tongue. It is seen that Jane Austen is pointing out flaws regarding the enlightenment thinkers and the romantics. Willoughby is used to confirm how little interest the enlightenment thinkers had with passion and the humanities where she also makes it a point to show how the beauty of the Romantics also had its flaws. She used Willoughby as a symbol, as he was considered handsome and attractive as most men within the novel so far are deemed unattractive. His physique, manners and ideals all align with the Romantic characteristics, which is what she was trying to portray.

Considering the choices women had in Jane Austen's time, where does Lucy Steele fit into the role of women? How does Austen use Lucy to further the plot and deepen the characterization of Elinor and Edward? Your answer should be at least 250 words.

Women had only one main choice in regards to their lives within the time period that Jane Austen wrote Sense and Sensibility. Women had to be married off to older gentlemen in order to be financially secure as predominately their brother would receive any inheritance. Lucy is a prime example of a woman who went along with the status quo of society and married not for love but instead for the financial security. She valued connection and societal views more than she valued independence and attachment. Jane Austen utilized Lucy as a way to demonstrate the sad truths of how society valued marriage, as more of a business deal instead of holding sacred the value of emotions and love that should accompany marriage. Lucy did not come to realize that sense and sensibility in moderation could bring her far more happiness than money ever could. Lucy deepens the plot by initially having an attachment to Edward Farrer, who was the object of Elinor's one and only affection. In the end, because Lucy decided to marry Edward's brother instead because he was receiving the inheritance, it demonstrated how Edward and Elinor valued attachment opposed to connections. Edward had given up his inheritance to be with Lucy however, she saw this as a horrid thing to do and chose to give up her love to him for a materialistic value instead. This demonstrated the development of Elinor and Edward's character as they both learned that to love one another they needed to not only demonstrate the characteristics of sense but also encompass sensibility and with both in moderation they were able to reach a state of happiness and contentment within each other.

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. "Do you know Mr. Robert Ferrars?" asked Elinor. "Not at all—I never saw him; but I fancy he is very unlike his brother—silly and a great coxcomb." "A great coxcomb!" repeated Miss Steele, whose ear had caught those words by a sudden pause in Marianne's music.— "Oh, they are talking of their favourite beaux, I dare say." "I can answer for it that Miss Dashwood's is not,' said Mrs. Jennings, laughing heartily; 'for he is one of the modestest, prettiest behaved young men I ever saw; but as for Lucy, she is such a sly little creature, there is no finding out who SHE likes." (Sense and Sensibility, chapter 24, pp. 18-19) Based on this excerpt, what does the term coxcomb most likely mean?

a vain and conceited man devoted to style and neatness

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. Early in February, within a fortnight from the receipt of Willoughby's letter, Elinor had the painful office of informing her sister that he was married. She had taken care to have the intelligence conveyed to herself, as soon as it was known that the ceremony was over, as she was desirous that Marianne should not receive the first notice of it from the public papers, which she saw her eagerly examining every morning. She received the news with resolute composure; made no observation on it, and at first shed no tears;... (Sense and Sensibility, chapter 32, pp. 10-11) What is particularly striking about this excerpt?

arianne is beginning to show restraint and sense in her actions.