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skullcutter02 's review for:
Sense and Sensibility
by Jane Austen
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Not as good as P&P, but still enjoyable in its own right. I find Ferrars and Brandon to be less interesting romantic interests, but the main draw of the book for me is the relationship and the character is the two sisters.
Sense embodies Elinor while sensibility embodies Mariannes (not in the strictest sense but still accurate). It's interesting that in the novel Austen seems to favour Elinor's reserved sense, keeping her emotions to herself. I suppose this makes more sense in society at the time - people in general are expected to be more cordial and reserve, while Marianne's often untamed nature can prove to be frowned upon (though these qualities can attract people like colonel Brandon, Willoughby, and me).
Marianne would later learn of her own selfishness, as Elinor reveals her inner struggles and pain, and she's very good at keeping it to herself. If you ask me which sister I like more, I'd definitely say Marianne. But I do think Austen has a good point to make. The virtues of Elinor is indeed attractive in many situations, even in contemporary settings.
Anyways this is my main takeaway from the novel.
Sense embodies Elinor while sensibility embodies Mariannes (not in the strictest sense but still accurate). It's interesting that in the novel Austen seems to favour Elinor's reserved sense, keeping her emotions to herself. I suppose this makes more sense in society at the time - people in general are expected to be more cordial and reserve, while Marianne's often untamed nature can prove to be frowned upon (though these qualities can attract people like colonel Brandon, Willoughby, and me).
Marianne would later learn of her own selfishness, as Elinor reveals her inner struggles and pain, and she's very good at keeping it to herself. If you ask me which sister I like more, I'd definitely say Marianne. But I do think Austen has a good point to make. The virtues of Elinor is indeed attractive in many situations, even in contemporary settings.
Anyways this is my main takeaway from the novel.