Maharani Shree Nandkuvaraba Mahila Arts and Commerce College 

Name : Chudasama Hetanshi 
Subject : English
Year : T. Y. B. A. 
Sem : 5

professor name : Shivani ma’am
Paper name : Study of a Novel

Home Assignment

        " Sense and         sensibility "

                             
 -  by  Jane Austen 

About Author :
 

                         Jane Austen

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Born : 16 December 1775
Steventon, Hampshire, England

Died : 18 July 1817 (aged 41)
Winchester, Hampshire, England 

       Jane Austen was an English novelist known primarily for her six novels, which implicitly interpret, critique, and comment on the English landed gentry at the end of the 18th century. 

                 Occupation : Novelist
● Notable work :
● Sense and Sensibility (1811)
● Pride and Prejudice (1813)
● Mansfield Park (1814)
● Emma (1816)
● Northanger Abbey (1817)
● Persuasion (1817)

● Sense and Sensibility (working title; Elinor and Marianne) is the first novel by
the English author Jane Austen, published in 1811.

Characters of this novel : 

      Major character : 

1.Elinor Dashwood :

       

                   Elinor is 19 years old and older sister from Dashwood family . She has a great deal with common sense and caring for her family. She is kind , calm, sensible and practical in her life . She thinks before acting in any situation with their senses. She loves Edward Ferrars. 

2.Marianne Dashwood : 

        Two years younger than Elinor . She is a sensible person who sees any situation with emotionally, impulsive . She shares her situation and feelings openly. First Marianne fall in love with  Willoughby but he cheated her and lastly she fell in love with Colonel Brandon and got married . 

3.Margaret Dashwood : 

         

 

     The youngest Dashwood girl, she is thirteen; she tries to imitate Marianne's romantic sentiments, but is not nearly as extreme. She is included in most social invitations that the Dashwoods are invited to, though she is neither a child nor an adult, which is perhaps an awkward position for her.

4. Henry Dashwood :
         

         father of Elinor, Marianne and Margaret also has a son, John, from a previous marriage. He dies at the beginning of the novel, leaving his wife and daughters little money and his son his estate.  

5.Mrs Dashwood :
    

          She is mother of Elinor , Marianne and Margaret. She has a romantic temperament and is very close to her daughter . She hopes that her daughter is married well and settled in life very well . 

6. John Dashwood :

    

         

  

    John Dashwood is the son of Henry Dashwood. He is selfish and miserly and mostly unpleasant to his half sister. He is married to Fanny Dashwood who is more selfish . 

 7. Fanny Dashwood : 

      Fanny Dashwood is wife of  John Dashwood and sister in law of  Dashwood sister. She is jealous for Dashwood sister. She is selfish and greedy person. 

8. Edward Ferrars : 

            

                 Edward Ferrars is a brother of Fanny Dashwood and loves Elinor. He got a secret engagement to Lucy steel but in the end she left Edward. He has a kind personality, honest and good hearted . 

9. Sir John Middleton :

            John Middleton is a neighbor of the Dashwood family and owner of Barton Park. He gave his park to Dashwood sisters and mother. He often comes to this park and meets Dashwood and looks that comfortable. 

10. Mrs Jennings : 

     Mrs Jennings is mother of Lady Middleton and mother- in -law . She is a joyful person in any situation. She has far more in common with her son-in-law than with her daughter, as they both love company and shows of humor.

11. Colonel Brandon : 

           

 

           He is an older person whose age is 35 years . He loves Marianne but she thinks he is old for her and at the end of the novel she gets married to Colonel Brandon. He is a retired soldier. His countenance is rather stern and grim, hiding his good heart; Elinor finds him good company, though Marianne considers him too dour and not nearly romantic enough to be suitable company.

12. John Willoughby : 

             

            He is smart, good looking, and an attractive person . He likes art ,music and poetry like Marianne . He proves to be reckless and more deceptive than anyone could have imagined.

13. Lucy Steels : 

        She is a selfish, clever and greedy person for money. First she secretly engaged with Edward Ferrars and left him. Lastly she married the brother of Edward Ferrars whose name is Robert Ferrars. 

Minor character : 

 

 1.Lady Middleton : 

                  Lady Middleton is Sir John's wife .She is polite but superficial; cares more about appearances.she does not share Sir John's love for company, and finds that most people are not to her liking.

2. Mrs. Ferrars :

         Mrs. Ferrars is the mothe of Edward ,Fanny and Robert Ferrars. Determined that her sons should marry well, she ends up disowning Edward, then embracing Robert for marrying or threatening to marry Lucy Steele.

3. Robert Ferrars : 

               Robert Ferrars is brother of Edward Ferrars. He is married with Lucy steels after leave Edward Ferrars. Later Lucy left Robert Ferrars.

4. Miss Morton : 

       Morton who supposed to marry with Edward according to Mrs. Ferrars choice but Edward denied. Miss Morton is wealthy woman. 

5. Mrs. Smith : 

            Mrs. Smith is the aunt of Willoughby. He got property from his aunt . She does not appear in the novel. 

6. Miss Grey : 

            Willoughby's chosen wife; he does not love her, but she has a great deal of money, which is why he chooses her over Marianne.

7.Mr. Palmer : 

          Very bitter man, who usually makes cutting, sarcastic remarks at the expense of his wife and of others. He is very unpleasant to be around, and drives away most people, despite his wife's frequent apologies.

8. Mrs. Palmer : 

            Mrs. Jennings' other daughter, she is foolishly good-spirited and empty-headed as well. She ignores the rudeness and insults that her husband so frequently offers up, deceiving herself that he is good-natured and means well.

9. Miss Steels :

         A distant cousin of Mrs. Jennings, she and her sister become guests at Barton Cottage for a number of months. Miss Steele is foolish, flippant, and very ignorant,and gains the approval of Lady Middleton through shameless flattery and pandering to her children.

10.Dr. Harris : 

         Herris is a doctor who helps during Marianne's illness. Give his medicines amd treatment. 

Summary of the novel : 

            Sense and Sensibility great novel written by Jane Austen in 1811 . Jane Austen give difference between sense ans sensibility. 

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Beginning story : 

         Henry Dashwood lived at Norland Park in Sussex, England, a property owned by his wealthy uncle. He has three daughters from their current marriage whose names are Elinor, Marianne, and Margaret. From them Elinor is older sister in Dashwood family whose age is 19 years and Marianne is younger than Elinor age is 17 and Margaret age is 13 years. Also has a son from prior marriage whose name is John Dashwood. He has a wife whose name is Fanny Dashwood she is more selfish than John. 

          At the beginning of the novel Henry Dashwood is died and tell his son John that he give his half property to his sisters after his father death John decide to give 3000 pound . But John's wife Fenny denied. Keep money for they children. Henry's widow Mrs. Dashwood and her three daughter stay several month to Noraland Park.

Go to Barton park : 

            

              Mr. Middleton is the landlord and neighbor of Dashwood family. He gave permission to live in his property at Barton Park. Mrs. Dashwood left Norland park and stay in Barton park with their three daughters. At this time Elinor likes Edward Ferrars brother of Fanny. But Fanny and her mother don't like this. Because Elinor have leck of money. In cottage lady Middleton wife of Mr. Middleton and his mother whose name is Mrs. Jennings. She is joyful and gossipy person. She meets Dashwood sisters to Colonel Brandon 35 yers old bachelor man. Who love with Marianne but Marianne dislike them because they elder. 

Love story begins : 

   

           At Barton park one day Elinor and Marianne walk in the country. When it begins to rain suddenly, they run back toward their cottage, but Marianne trips and falls. A gentleman who happens to be passing by picked her up and gallantly carries her home. He introduces himself as Willoughby. Marianne falls in love with Willoughby . Both choices are the same , like art, music, and poetry. Mrs. Dashwood guesses they become engaged. Willoughby often meets Marianne for dinner at Barton park . Edward often meets Elinor in Barton park; he thinks that he has feelings for Elinor. But his mother supposed that he would marry a wealthy woman, Miss Morton but Edward denied. 

          Marianne and Willoughby grow closer and closer, as the Dashwoods continue to attend numerous social events at Bartan park. Margaret sees Marianne give Willoughby a lock of her hair, and assumes that they are engaged. One evening at Barton Park, Mrs. Jennings asks Elinor if she had any man whom she was fond of, and Margaret lets slip that Elinor is taken by someone whose name began with an F.

       

Problem begins :  

                 Colonel Brandon goes to London for their work. He tells Marianne that Willoughby is not right man for you. On next Willoughby informs Marianne that he go to london for the business identify. Marianne became upset and sad hearing this news Elinor thought they both engaged. A few days later Mrs. Jennings decides to go to London and tells Dashwood's sister to accompany her. 

        Marianne becomes happy because they want to meet Willoughby in London. Elinor isn't in a mood but she goes for their sister Marianne. 

Fall in love : 

         Marianne wrote many letters for Willoughby but they did not reply to this letter. One Elinor and Marianne saw Willoughby at a party but Willoughby ignored him. Elinor sees a man named Edward with a lock of hair in their hand. Elinor thinks that she has gotten someone. After some days both come to Cottage from London Marianne falls in love betrayed by Willoughby and becomes sad and ill.  

      During the illness Marianne meets Lucy Steele who is a clever, selfish and greedy person for money. Lucy tells Elinor that she is secretly engaged to Edward . Elinor became sad and shocked by this news. 

Turning point : 

            Marianne become ill. Elinor try to recover her sister. Colonel Brandon come from London and takes care to Marianne in his illness. Brandon tells Elinor Willoughby’s reality that his adopted daughter loves Willoughby both has been seducally attached and gotten pregnant then abortions. Elinor was shocked to hear about Willoughby. After some day Willoughby meets Elinor and beg from her for their rood behaviour. He tells that he go to London for his property and he is engaged with Miss Gray not for a love but money. Then he was divorced. He confesses that he likes Marianne and her behaviour. But Marianne and Elinor denied. 

Ending :

       Now Marianne confess that she is love to Colonel Brandon. Elinor think that Marianne and Brandon marry. Marianne becomes upset for Elinor. Edward meets Elinor and tells him he broke his engagement to Lucy because she cheated and married his brother. Now he is divorced. 

      Edward proposed to Elinor for a marriage and Elinor accepted his proposal. Both sisters are happily married. 

Theme :

1. Sense vs Sensibility : 

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         Jane Austen discusses both themes in this novel. Elinor represents a sense who deals with every situation with logic and intellect. Marianne represents sensibility who deals every situation with emotions, weakness and feelings. The novel shows that both qualities are important in life.

2. Gender : 

         In ancient times there was much gender discrimination Austen represented in her novel. Women, all things decided by man. women cannot own property, are expected to stay in the home, marry, and be polite and good company. Gender dictates acceptable roles and behavior, and even in the world of the novel, there is little room to deviate.

3 . Appearance vs. reality : 

        In novels there are many characters representing themselves in one way (appearance ) but bring another way (reality) . Like Willoughby, Lucy Steele.

     Willoughby first represented himself as a great man but in reality he cheated Marianne. Lucy is a selfish and greedy person. Colonel Brandon's face is dull, old but he is a kind person. This theme represent person not judge by look but their behaviour. 

4.Reality vs Romantic Ideals : 

        Marianne in her romantic dream believes in feeling and emotion. She thinks that love is full of joy and poetry. But reality hits her hard when Willoughby leaves her for money.

         The theme shows that too much romantic imagination can lead to pain.

5. Love and Marriage :  

   Austen describes both sisters getting married not for love but as necessary for economical and social status. Elinor and Marianne both expect to marry well and become rich men in this society. Willoughby marries for money, which shows the greed in society.

    True love wins in the end: Elinor with Edward, Marianne with Colonel Brandon. 

6. Money/Inheritance

         Laws surrounding inheritance are what put the Dashwood women in limbo at the beginning of the novel; and their lack of money, compounded with their inability to work, means that they cannot ease their situation, except through marrying well.Money also dictates the eligibility of Elinor and Marianne, as women with larger dowries are of course seen as better prospects for marriage.

Symbols : 

Money : 

      

        Money is the powerful symbol of greed, social standard, marriage and financial status. Both sisters in this novel want to marry for love but necessary for better financial conditions. Characters in the novel prioritize financial security, sometimes at the expense of love and happiness, highlighting the societal pressures of the time. 

Dances : 

       In Dance become a symbol of happiness. People gather at parties and dance. It describes upper class level, social wealth, friendship and becoming better relationships with each other. They also represent a form of temporary escape and a place where characters might momentarily forget their troubles.

 Homes:

         In the novel, permanent homes symbolize landed wealth, class privilege, and security. The Dashwood sisters, at the beginning of the story, are in a precarious position due to the shifting fortunes of their family and the potential loss of their home, Norland Park.

Locks of Hair:

  

          Exchanging locks of hair is a symbol of  affection and intimacy, but in the novel, the tokens of affection prove unreliable and are ultimately discarded or returned. This highlights the difference between superficial expressions of love and the more permanent commitment of marriage.

Conclusion : 

     

         This novel represent both sisters situation. Elinor representing sense she deals every situation with logic and sense. Marianne represents sensibility and she deals with every situation with feelings and emotions.

Class Assignment :

Mansfield park 

                 By Jane Austen

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Introduction : 

              

                     Mansfield park is the most famous novel written by Jane Austen in 1814 . This most famous work from her six novels. She describes morality, social class wealth, love and family relationships. In her story Fanny Price is the major character. Describes his life from childhood to elder age . Fanny’s family is poor, which is why they sent Fanny to their aunty's house for their better future. Her aunty is a rich man. Austen explores the contrast between true virtue and superficial manners in English society of the early 19th century. The novel is set in a large country estate, which becomes the center of complex social interactions and moral questions. 

Character : 

Fanny Price : 

    Fanny Price is the main character( heroine)in this novel. Her family is poor, that's why her Family Mr. And Mrs. Price sent Fanny to Mrs. Price's sister , Lady Bertram; she is from a wealthy family. Fanny is a kind, moral and thoughtful person . She secretly loves his cousin Edmund. Fanny feels alone in her aunt's hours. 

Fanny's Family : 

       Mr. And Mrs. Price is a parent of Fanny. They have many children. Williams is Fanny's brother. Her family is poor. They do not earn enough money for her family. 

Sir Thomas Bertram : 

   Thomas Bertram is uncle of Fanny . He is a rich man and owner of Mansfield park . She is a good, successful man and he values social class duty . He always supported Fanny. He refused to do drama. 

Lady Bertram :

    Lady Bertram, wife of Thomas Bertram and Fanny's aunt . She is a lazy and self absorbed person. She has four children Tom, Edmund and two daughters Maria , Julia .  

Tom Bertram : 

       Elder son of Bertram family. He is irresponsible and wild. Always having a party. 

Edmund Bertram :

       Fanny's cousin and close friend . Kind and supportive to Fanny . He wants to become a clergyman. Falls for Mary Crawford but later realizes Fanny is right for him. And lastly, get married to Fanny. 

Maria Bertram : 

      She is the elder sister from Bertram house. She is a greedy person. She conveyed to her father to marry Mr. Rushworth for money. But she has an affair with Henry Crowford. Go out with Henry at the end of the story. 

Julia Bertram : 

Younger Bertram daughter . Jealous and flirtatious and elopes later in the story 

Mrs Norris :

       

         Mrs. Norris is sister of Mrs. Price and Mrs. Bertram. She is Fanny's aunt Selfish ,harsh and always a critic of Fanny. She is a widow. 

The crawford siblings :

 Mary Crawford : 

   Mary Crawford sibling. She is pretty and charming. She comes to Mansfield Park. First her affair with Edmund but she dislikes it because they don't like Edmund’s clergyman after she marries Tom Bertram. 

Henry Crawford :

      He is a funny , funny person. He flirts with Maria but he tells that love to Fanny. Then he goes out with Maria. 

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Summary:

        Fanny Price belongs to a poor family. Her parents Mr. Price and Mrs. Price don't earn enough money for families that have many children . That is why they sent Fanny to Mansfield park, a rich relative of Mrs. Price, Thomas Bartram house for their better future. Fanny feels alone herself in Mansfield park. 

Her father is a sailor who drinks a lot. Fanny is often treated badly by her aunt Mrs. Norris. 

      The Bertram daughters, Maria and Julia, are proud and selfish; both are jealous of Fanny . The elder son Tom is careless and drinks too much. Only Edmund understands Fanny. Edmund and Fanny become friends and Fanny secretly loves Edmund. 

               Edmund is young and he wants to become a clergyman . Fanny is bored of her life at Mansfield Park. Maria tells her father that she is like to Mr. Rushworth is rich and she wants to marry him for money . Her father denied but after she conveyed it to her father.Mr. Thomas goes to Antigua for their business. After that his neighbors who live besides Mansfield Park name is Mr. And Mrs. Crawford . He has siblings whose name is Mary Crawford and Henry Crawford arrived at Mansfield Park during the absence of Thomas. Both siblings are attractive, funny and charming. Henry, a young handsome man , flirted with both Maris ( already engaged) and Julia. 

        Edmund likes Mary because she is charming. That is why Fanny is jealous of Mary but she can't say that and keeps quiet. All get together and they want to play a drama. All conveyance but Fanny and Edmund refuse. Thomas comes and stops the drama because it is inappropriate. 

      A few days later Maria married a rich man named Mr Rushworth and went to London with his sister Julia. Mary left Edmund and lived together with Tom because Edmund chose to want to become a Clergyman, she dislikes his choice.and Tom becomes inheritance of his property. Fenny there are many proposals but Fenny denies Thomas seeing that situation sent Fenny some day to their home. Henry falls in love with Fanny; he proposes to Fenny but refuses. Henry does many tries to convince Fanny. Fanny is habituated for their luxurious life . Thomas was upset for rejecting Fenny's proposal. Besides Edmund realizing his mistakes Mary is not good for him. 

        Henry runs away with the married Maria (a big scandal). Julia elopes with Yates (Tom’s friend). Tom became seriously ill due to his wild lifestyle .  

          A few days later Fanny comes to Mansfield Park with her sister Susan. Edmund realized his mistake. He confesses he has true feelings for Fanny. He loves Fanny Price . And they marry in Mansfield Park. 

          Julia and Yates are forgiven. Maria lives abroad with Mrs. Norris. The Crawfords (Henry and Mary) are rejected. Fanny and Edmund live happily at Mansfield Park.

 

Theme :  

1. Social class and Status : 

      Fanny and her family are poor. Her parents do not earn enough money for the family. Her father sweated all the money in drink . That is why her mother sent Fanny to their sister's house at Mansfield Park. For Fanny’s better future. These things show Social class and Financial status. The novel explores the rigid class system in 19th-century England.

           Fenny is poor, that is why she is less respected in her wealthy family the first time she feels lonely at Mansfield Park.  

2. Morality and Charm : 

       Fanny is a kind , moral and honest person. She loves Edmund secretly but Edmund likes Mary Crawford. Because she is an attractive, beautiful and charming person but she cheated Edmund and lives with Tom. Edmund realizes that Fanny is right for him. 

         Henry is a handsome person; he flirted with Maria and Julia. He propose to Fenny but she denied she is understood that he is not right for her. Jane Austen represent in novel both theme morality and charming. People always focus on beautiful things and person but they don't seen honesty of their person. Fenny represent morality and Henry , Maria represent charming. 

 

3. Gender Roles and Women’s Position :

            The novel reflects the limited options for women. Marriage is the primary path for women to secure their future. Women are judged by beauty, charm, and obedience rather than independence.

4. Family and Duty : 

      Fanny has taken responsibility for both families. She has gratitude to his uncle Thomas and Thomas represent authority and responsibility for his family and their better future.  

5. Marriage and Love : 

Marriage is seen both as a social contract and a matter of affection. The novel critiques marrying for wealth or status rather than love and virtue. Fanny and Edmund’s union is idealized for being based on genuine affection and shared values.

Setting : 

1. Mansfield park : 

     Mansfield park is the major setting of this novel . Fenny has lived at this park since childhood. Park is the symbol of a wealthy man whose owner is Thomas. This park represents higher class and financial status. Fanny feels alone at this park . Because she is belong to poor family

2. Portsmouth : 

Fanny’s birthplace, a busy and noisy seaport town. Represents poverty, disorder, and lack of refinement. 

     When Fanny returns there, she realizes how different Mansfield Park is and why manners and education matter. This contrast highlights the gap between classes.

3. London : 

Represents temptation, luxury, and moral looseness.The Crawford siblings and Maria often go there, where their flirtations and scandals escalate.

Symbols : 

1. Jewelry  : 

Jewelry Symbol of Love, loyalty, and true values.

 Edmund gives Fanny the cross as a token of affection, while Mary offers a chain to match it, symbolizing her manipulation and contrast in values. Fanny chooses Edmund’s gesture over Mary’s, showing her loyalty and moral clarity.

2. The East Room : 

Room is the Symbol of Fanny’s inner life and moral strength.

        The room is Fanny’s private refuge where she reads, reflects, and stays true to her principles.

It represents her independence and quiet resilience.

     

Conclusion : 

               The setting of Mansfield Park is not just a backdrop for the story; it plays a vital role in shaping the characters and themes of the novel. The grand estate of Mansfield Park stands for tradition, morality, and social order, while places like Portsmouth and London highlight poverty, chaos, and temptation. Through these contrasting settings, Jane Austen shows the difference between stability and disorder, virtue and corruption. The physical spaces—such as the East Room, the Sotherton wilderness, and the Mansfield estate—mirror the moral choices of the characters. Thus, the setting becomes a powerful symbol of the values Austen wants to uphold: integrity, responsibility, and the importance of proper guidance.

Prestation link : 

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Essay :

The Role of Women and Social Expectations in Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility

Introduction : 

     The novel sense and sensibility was written by Jane Austen in the 19th century . It was a time when women followed strict rules given by society. Women were expected to be polite, modest, and dependent on men for financial security. Women shouldn't have the right to do things in any situation. People treat them like dolls. For a woman who gets married not only for love but necessary for money, and financial status in the society. Here we are discussing women and the social expectations they had to follow in Sense and Sensibility.

Social Expectation in society : 

Women's dependence on marriage for security. :

        In this novel there are three main characters. Elinor, Marianne feces financial conditions .after death of her father she faces many struggle because they inheritance by his brother who give very little money for three sister and her mother. All sisters is younger suffering from financial condition. That's why her mother expected her daughter get married and settle in life very well . These things show in the novel and express the reality of this society. That single women have not secure in this society. 

They could not earn enough to live a comfortable life, so marriage was their only option for security. For example, Mrs. Dashwood hopes her daughters will marry rich men to live happily. This was a common social expectation at that time.

Elinor Dashwood represent sense in society: 

     Elinor is 19 years old , she is elder from her sister that why they have many responsibility in family. She deals with all situations with reason, logic and understanding. After her father's death she is one who takes responsibility for her family. She understands how to behave politely in society. She loves Edward but she never against her family will and take reputations of her family. Elinor always think about her family. In this Elinor situation expresses gender discrimination in society. People also think about women that single women does not secure in this society. Thats why Elinor get married not only for love but necessary for financial condition and social status. 

       Jane Austen expresses through the Elinor character all society accepts like this woman. Polite, came, dutiful, and respected behaviour expected by women in this society. 

Marianne Dashwood represent sensibility : 

          Marieanne is younger then Elinor who is 17 years old. Marianne Dashwood is totally different from Elinor. She represents sensibility which means patience and emotion. Marianne deals with all situations emotionally, feeling and weakly. Marianne is emotional girl. She only think about her self. She believes in romance and poetry. She is open minded share her situation. First she loves Willoughby but he cheated her. Society criticizes Marianne for her behavior, and when Willoughby leaves her, people blame her more than him. This shows that women were judged more harshly than men.

     Woman does not have right to choose her life partner according to her choice. And how women behave with others in this society is decided by men. Men always do wrong with women but people also blame women. Jane Austen represent this thing through Marianne character . Women who like Marianne always do not describe a person how he is. She always seen emotionally. 

Role of women :

    All role about women decide by society. Even her life style clothes, study, career , money, behavior , and her life choices. In ancient society women don't have equal rights as man. Society always expect that women get merriage and continue one generation to next. Jane Austen write in that time situation faces by women. Mam show upper than the women. People always think about women in kichen. 

         Continuing time pass out and become equal situation for women. Being polite, respected behavior accept by society. 

    Jane Austen’s Critique of Gender Roles :

Through the novel, Jane Austen criticizes these strict rules for women. She shows how women had very limited choices and were forced to depend on men. At the same time, Austen suggests that both sense and sensibility are important. A woman should have feelings but also follow reason. In the end, both Elinor and Marianne find happiness, but only after learning to balance emotion and social expectations.

              Society often show different role in the society for man and women. Woman always do one things according to man says. Our society follows patriarchal tradition in this tradition with man as the main character. Women follow all the rules that man's said even for her lifestyle, like study, career,and money. 

Conclusion : 

      In Sense and Sensibility, the role of women is strongly connected to social expectations. Women were expected to marry well, behave politely, and never break social rules. Jane Austen shows how unfair these rules were and how they limited women’s freedom. At the same time, she teaches that happiness comes from balance—women should have emotions but also use reason. The novel gives us a clear picture of women’s struggles and social norms in the 19th century.

  

                    

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