Answer:
C. Setting
Explanation:
In a short view, the reader has in front of him/her situation that is dynamics and full of tension. The writer uses a setting to show how this situation is going to develop further. This creates a tense and uptight atmosphere where error can lead to the fall of the character.
Setting can be described as a time and the place of the action. The reader can see positions of characters, current situation and what are they doing.
In this excerpt, Marianne pities her mother and Elinor because they can't seem to enjoy the sensations of simply walking in nature. It also reveals that Marianne enjoys every moment in a way which is over dramatic and superior. She believes that since she enjoys the small things that she is getting more out of life. It also reveals how that Marianne holds no regard for the future and proclaims things quite confidently.
Jane Austen attitude towars Marianne is reflected in this text. She shows her to be a helpless romantic, who is passionate and driven by strong feelings and imagination. Elinor, on the other hand, sees Marianne as childish and apted to rush headlong into trouble.
