Question

Read the excerpt below and answer the question.

Early in February, within a fortnight from the receipt of Willoughby’s letter, Elinor had the painful office of informing her sister that he was married. She had taken care to have the intelligence conveyed to herself, as soon as it was known that the ceremony was over, as she was desirous that Marianne should not receive the first notice of it from the public papers, which she saw her eagerly examining every morning.

She received the news with resolute composure; made no observation on it, and at first shed no tears;… (Sense and Sensibility, chapter 32, pp. 10–11)

What is particularly striking about this excerpt?

Elinor realizes that she must tell Marianne of this marriage.
Marianne is beginning to show restraint and sense in her actions.
Elinor wants Marianne to learn of this marriage privately rather than publicly.
It has only been one season since Willoughby and Marianne were displaying romantic feelings toward each other.

Answer 1

• Marianne is beginning to show restraint and sense in her actions.

Step-by-step explanation:

Jane Austen frame of mind towards Marianne is reflected in this content. She demonstrates her to be a hopeless romantic, who is enthusiastic and driven by solid emotions and creative energy. Elinor, then again, considers Marianne to be immature and prone to surge fast into inconvenience.

Answer 2

Option B:- Marianne is beginning to show restraint and sense in her actions.

Step-by-step explanation:

Sense and Sensibility tells the story of the impoverished Dashwood family, focusing on the sisters Elinor and Marianne, personifications of good sense (common sense) and sensibility (emotionality).

They become destitute upon the death of their father, who leaves his home, Norland Park, to their half brother, John. Although instructed to take care of his sisters, John is dissuaded of his duty by his greedy wife, Fanny. They become destitute upon the death of their father, who leaves his home, Norland Park, to their half brother, John. Although instructed to take care of his sisters, John is dissuaded of his duty by his greedy wife, Fanny.