Summary:
Sense and Sensibility is a novel by Jane Austen, published in 1811. It follows the lives of two sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, who represent sense (rationality) and sensibility (emotion), respectively. The novel explores their experiences with love, heartbreak, and societal expectations as they navigate early 19th-century England.
Elinor, the elder sister, is practical and reserved, while Marianne is passionate and impulsive. Their contrasting approaches to love and life are tested as they face financial difficulties, romantic betrayals, and societal pressures. Ultimately, both sisters find happiness, with Elinor marrying the honorable Edward Ferrars and Marianne learning from her heartbreak with John Willoughby before marrying Colonel Brandon. The novel critiques gender roles, class distinctions, and the importance of balancing reason with emotion.
MCQs:
- Who wrote Sense and Sensibility?
A) Charlotte Brontë
B) Jane Austen
C) Emily Brontë
D) Charles Dickens
Answer: B) Jane Austen - What do Elinor and Marianne Dashwood represent?
A) Wealth and poverty
B) Sense and sensibility
C) Pride and prejudice
D) Power and weakness
Answer: B) Sense and sensibility - Who does Elinor Dashwood fall in love with?
A) John Willoughby
B) Edward Ferrars
C) Colonel Brandon
D) Mr. Darcy
Answer: B) Edward Ferrars
Sense and Sensibility - What is Marianne’s flaw?
A) She is too proud
B) She is too reserved
C) She is overly emotional
D) She is dishonest
Answer: C) She is overly emotional - Why can’t Edward Ferrars initially marry Elinor?
A) He is already married
B) He is secretly engaged to another woman
C) He is too poor
D) His family forces him to marry Marianne
Answer: B) He is secretly engaged to another woman - Who betrays Marianne’s love?
A) Colonel Brandon
B) Edward Ferrars
C) John Willoughby
D) Mr. Bennet
Answer: C) John Willoughby - What happens to Marianne after Willoughby leaves her?
A) She moves to London
B) She falls seriously ill
C) She marries another man immediately
D) She runs away
Answer: B) She falls seriously ill - Who does Marianne ultimately marry?
A) Edward Ferrars
B) Colonel Brandon
C) John Willoughby
D) Mr. Collins
Answer: B) Colonel Brandon - What lesson does Marianne learn by the end of the novel?
A) Love is unimportant
B) Wealth is more important than love
C) True love requires both sense and sensibility
D) People should always follow their emotions
Answer: C) True love requires both sense and sensibility - What is the main theme of Sense and Sensibility?
A) The importance of wealth
B) The balance between reason and emotion
C) The dangers of ambition
D) The role of war in society
Answer: B) The balance between reason and emotion
| Question | Answer |
| Novel Name | Sense and Sensibility |
| Author | Jane Austen |
| Year Published | 1811 |
| Main Themes | Love, reason vs. emotion, gender roles, social expectations |
| Literary Devices | Satire, irony, symbolism, contrast |
| Elinor’s Love Interest | Edward Ferrars |
| Marianne’s Love Interest | Colonel Brandon |
| Willoughby’s Role | Betrayer of Marianne |
| Message | True love requires a balance between sense and sensibility |