Themes in Sense and Sensibility
Compare and contrast the sisters, Elinor and Marianne, in Sense and Sensibility to Cecily and Gwendolyn in The Importance of Being Earnest. Be sure to consider the personalities of each woman as you analyze how the demands and requirements of courtship dominate her attention and her interactions with others.
Elinor and Marianne Dashwood VS Cecily and Gwendolyn
In this paper, I intend to show the similarities and differences between the sisters in Sense and Sensibility and those in The Importance of Being Earnest. Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, the two main characters in Sense and Sensibility, represent sense and sensibility, respectively. Cecily and Gwendolyn adhere to similar principles but instead of sense, earnest is the catalyst for their development. However as similar as the pairs may be, it is in their difference’s that has much to do with how the novels play out. Sense being defined as practical intelligence; reasonable thought; something sensible or reasonable. Elinor and Fairfax fit into the definition of the word perfectly. Sensibility is defined as the capacity for feeling; mental susceptibility: capacity for being affected emotionally or intellectually. Marianne and Cecily, just like their sisters fit that definition as well. They are intensely emotional and sensitive. The primary difference lies in their attitudes and interactions with the people around them.
Elinor Dashwood is the oldest of the three sisters and is considered strong-willed and does not believe in giving in to her emotions. Her views on love are very different from Marianne’s; she believes that it 's best to fall in love within your class, with a sufficient amount of money in the picture, and in such a way that you would not cause problems. Elinor demonstrates this sense through her relationship with Edward Ferrars. Her relationship and affections towards Edward are proper. She always takes into account others and how her actions will affect them.
Elinor’s growing affection
Elinor and Marianne Dashwood VS Cecily and Gwendolyn
In this paper, I intend to show the similarities and differences between the sisters in Sense and Sensibility and those in The Importance of Being Earnest. Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, the two main characters in Sense and Sensibility, represent sense and sensibility, respectively. Cecily and Gwendolyn adhere to similar principles but instead of sense, earnest is the catalyst for their development. However as similar as the pairs may be, it is in their difference’s that has much to do with how the novels play out. Sense being defined as practical intelligence; reasonable thought; something sensible or reasonable. Elinor and Fairfax fit into the definition of the word perfectly. Sensibility is defined as the capacity for feeling; mental susceptibility: capacity for being affected emotionally or intellectually. Marianne and Cecily, just like their sisters fit that definition as well. They are intensely emotional and sensitive. The primary difference lies in their attitudes and interactions with the people around them.
Elinor Dashwood is the oldest of the three sisters and is considered strong-willed and does not believe in giving in to her emotions. Her views on love are very different from Marianne’s; she believes that it 's best to fall in love within your class, with a sufficient amount of money in the picture, and in such a way that you would not cause problems. Elinor demonstrates this sense through her relationship with Edward Ferrars. Her relationship and affections towards Edward are proper. She always takes into account others and how her actions will affect them.
Elinor’s growing affection
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