Distinguishing the differences between sense and sensibility. Refers to Jane Austen's novel

        The topic of this paper is to distinguish the differences between sense and sensibility. Represented in Jane Austin's novel by two sisters, Elinor and Marianne, the disposition of the two girls can be seen quite vividly. The two girls are accompanied by a mother, and many other well developed characters. One character questionable to the theme of the story is the youngest sister Margaret. Her personality if described would be more like that of her …

…once pushed aside for Willoughby. 4.         Both sisters, despite their lack of sufficient dowries, do eventually find love and marriage. It is in the process, however, that we see the true difference between sense and sensibility. Marianne's "impulsive sweetness" is what saves her and leads her to follow her senses, whereas Elinor's mild mannered disposition gains her the title of the sensible sister. In the end, both girls flourish, and sense as well as sensibility triumph.