Sense and Sensibilities is a novel written by Jane Austen
about two sisters named Marianne and Elinor. Elinor represents
"Sense" or the thoughtfulness to life's situations. Marianne
represents "Sensibility" or the emotional reactions to life. The
novel displayed how the sisters bloomed into adulthood. It showed that adulthood is
when idealistic hopes transition to realistic plans. Adulthood is when balance
between the opposing temperaments "Sense" and
"Sensibilities" is achieved.
