Question

Elinor finds the secrecy about an engagement between Marianne and Willoughby strange because _____. Select all that apply.

1.)they have plenty of money to get married

2.)they are open about everything else

3.)they are clearly so fond of each other

4.)Mrs. Dashwood has proof of an engagement

Answer 1

Elinor finds the secrecy strange because Marianne and Willoughby are openly affectionate and transparent in other aspects of their relationship, making any hidden engagement unexpected.

Step-by-step explanation:

Elinor finds the secrecy about an engagement between Marianne and Willoughby to be strange because:

• They are open about everything else.
• They are clearly so fond of each other.

The discussion seems to be drawn from a scenario that indicates recognition of the closeness between two individuals, suggesting that their behavior is such that an engagement would not be surprising. Considering the level of their mutual affection and their openness in other matters, any secrecy about their commitment to each other would indeed seem out of place.

Answer 2

The correct answers are they are open about everything else and they are clearly so fond of each other.

Throughout the story it is shown that these characters share a passionate almost childish love, there are no preconceived concepts between them and they both act in their purest versions apparently , until a turn of events that showed reality.

Options 1 and 4 are not correct because Marianne's family was not the richest so the possibility of having plenty of money is not possible, They didn't know about the engagement until later in the story.