Question

Read the excerpt below and answer the question.

“...our situations then are alike. We have neither of us any thing to tell; you, because you do not communicate, and I because I conceal nothing.” (Sense and Sensibility, chapter 27, p. 32)
An insight you can draw from this excerpt is that Elinor conceals everything and that Marianne _____________.
A) lies
B) blurts out everything
C) is also misunderstood
D) feels oppressed by her sister

Answer 1

(C.) blurts out everything

Answer 2

The answer is: B) blurts out everything .

In the excerpt from "Sense and Sensibility," the author Jane Austen provides a contrast between the two sisters. In that respect, Elinor represents sense and logical reasoning, and is submitted to hiding her emotions. On the other hand, Marianne symbolizes sensibility, so she cannot help displaying her feelings and seeing life in an unreal manner.