ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Elinor Dashwood – the sensible and reserved eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Dashwood. She represents the “sense” half of Austen’s title, although not exclusively.

Detailed explanation-2: -Elinor, the eldest sister, represent “sense” and good judgment. She is a practical woman who feels deeply, but is vigilant Page 3 Formosa Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (FJMR) Vol.1, No. 4, 2022: 1099-1112 1101 in keeping her emotion in check.

Detailed explanation-3: -Elinor, though representing sense, does not lack passion, and Marianne, though representing sensibility, is not always foolish and headstrong.

Detailed explanation-4: -Elinor exemplifies sense, from the novel’s title. She is a rational thinker, who restrains her emotions, even when she suffers great hardship. Elinor is polite and always tries to say the right thing when around company.