Hester Prynne

“Sense prevails over sensibility.” Characters in a novel often achieve the object of their desire because they possess good sense. While those who become disillusioned with life are easily carried by their emotions. Austen displays some degree of satire in Sense and Sensibility, effectively used in exposing the hypocrisy of individuals and society. Elinor is the ideal woman, being affectionate, pragmatic and prudent. She possesses good sense. On the other hand, Marianne embodies sensibility. She …showed first 75 words of 569 total…

…showed last 75 words of 569 total…disillusioned with life are easily carried by their emotions. Elinor is the ideal woman, being affectionate, pragmatic and prudent. She possesses good sense. On the other hand, Marianne embodies sensibility. She is charming and clever, but impulsive. The conflict and the setting play a huge part on the theme. Both Elinor and Marianne face disappointments and rejection. They are both also happy in different parts of London’s surrounding districts. Clearly, “sense prevails over sensibility.”