Write an essay on plot in Sense and Sensibility.
Introduction
'Sense and Sensibility' written by Jane Austen. It is a type of romance and satire. The novel is set in southwest England, London and Sussex. At the beginning of the novel we see the death of Mr. Henry Dashwood. Through his second wife he has three daughters Elinor, Marianne and Margaret.
Initial situation
As per their English law, women could not inherit property, and so Mr. Henry Dashwood's son from his first marriage, and the will goes to him. John is fairly good-natured, but easily manipulated by his greedy wife Fanny. John Dashwood provide them enough money to servive, but his selfish wife doesn't like it and she changes the John's mind.
Elinor and love
Elinor was about to 19 and she described as strength of her family. She represents the sense. Edward Ferrars, Fanny's brother, comes to stay and is attracted to Elinor but, Fanny disapproves of the relationship between Elinor and Edward.
Barton Cottage
The Dashwoods move to Barton Cottage. Cottage was offered by Mrs Dashwood's cousin, Sir John Middleton. Barton Cottage is described as 'comfortable and compact,' but it lacks decor and is much smaller than Norland. Sir John and his mother, Mrs. Jennings, a gregarious woman, kindly welcome the Dashwoods, but there are adjustments to be made.
Work cited
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sense_and_Sensibility
https://www.shmoop.com/sense-and-sensibility/summary.html
Introduction
'Sense and Sensibility' written by Jane Austen. It is a type of romance and satire. The novel is set in southwest England, London and Sussex. At the beginning of the novel we see the death of Mr. Henry Dashwood. Through his second wife he has three daughters Elinor, Marianne and Margaret.
Initial situation
As per their English law, women could not inherit property, and so Mr. Henry Dashwood's son from his first marriage, and the will goes to him. John is fairly good-natured, but easily manipulated by his greedy wife Fanny. John Dashwood provide them enough money to servive, but his selfish wife doesn't like it and she changes the John's mind.
Elinor and love
Elinor was about to 19 and she described as strength of her family. She represents the sense. Edward Ferrars, Fanny's brother, comes to stay and is attracted to Elinor but, Fanny disapproves of the relationship between Elinor and Edward.
Barton Cottage
The Dashwoods move to Barton Cottage. Cottage was offered by Mrs Dashwood's cousin, Sir John Middleton. Barton Cottage is described as 'comfortable and compact,' but it lacks decor and is much smaller than Norland. Sir John and his mother, Mrs. Jennings, a gregarious woman, kindly welcome the Dashwoods, but there are adjustments to be made.
Colonel Brandon and John Willoughby
Colonel Brandon, a friend of John Middleton's, is a grave man who is between 35 and 40 years of age. He falls in love with Marianne, who views him as old and boring. One day, Marianne and Margaret go on a walk, and Marianne falls and twists her ankle badly. At that moment, a young man, John Willoughby, is out hunting and comes to her rescue. He picks her up and brings her home, and Marianne sees in him the romantic hero she has been longing for.
One day, Colonel Brandon leaves mysteriously, and everyone wonders where he has gone, although Marianne hardly cares. In the meantime, Mrs. Dashwood and the girls expect a proposal from Willoughby at any time. However, instead of proposing to Marianne, Willoughby unexpectedly announces that he is going to London, where he will be away for some time. At that time Marianne's heart is broken.
Suspense
Both Marianne and Elinor are hopeless – Willoughby gets married, and Edward's marriage seems like a sure thing. Marianne sympathizes with her sister, but still can't pull herself out of her slump. When they're at Cleveland, Marianne falls ill as a result of her long, melancholy walks in the rain – her life is in danger. Elinor is terrified and essentially alone.
Revealment
Marianne recovers and the family returns to Barton Cottage. Eventually, Elinor tells Marianne about Willoughby's repentant visit. Marianne is now sorry that the family has suffered on her behalf.
One day, a servant tells them that Edward Ferrars is married. Elinor tries to put him out of her mind; however, he arrives at Barton Cottage and explains that Lucy did not marry him; instead, she eloped with his brother, Robert.
Conclusion
Everything ends happily. Edward is reconciled to his mother and marries Elinor. He takes orders and is given the living at Delaford, Colonel Brandon's estate. Eventually Marianne agrees to marry the colonel, and the two couples live happily, close in distance and in friendship.
Work cited
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sense_and_Sensibility
https://www.shmoop.com/sense-and-sensibility/summary.html
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