Question

Read the excerpt from Sense and Sensibility and answer the question. Every line, every word was—in the hackneyed metaphor which their dear writer, were she here, would forbid—a dagger to my heart. To know that Marianne was in town was—in the same language—a thunderbolt.—Thunderbolts and daggers!—what a reproof would she have given me!—her taste, her opinions—I believe they are better known to me than my own,—and I am sure they are dearer. In Sense and Sensibility, Willoughby’s long confession to Elinor produces in her all of the following reactions except _____. A. a slightly improved opinion of Willoughby’s heart B. a compassionate pity for Sophia’s loveless marriage C. a wise assessment of the dangers of spoiling a young man with money D. a deep fear that relaying his message to Marianne will cause her to fall ill again

Answer 1

A would be your answer

Answer 2

Answer:

C. a wise assessment of the dangers of spoiling a young man with money.

Explanation:

After Elinor hears Willoughby's heartfelt confession, she has an improved image of him. At first, she believed that his only interest was to play with Marianne's heart and abandon her. However, he now realizes he is truly in love with her sister, and this improves her opinion of him. Elinor also expresses pity for Willoughby's wife, Sophia, who is now married to a man who does not love her. Finally, Elinor is worried about passing the message to Marianne, as she thinks this might cause her to fall ill again.