Quotes for end of years

Edward and Elinor’s relationship

“burst into tears of joy” “the happiest couple in the world” “amiable”

Marianne and Colonel Brandon

“confederacy” “Marianne could never love by halves” “devoted to her husband” “reward” “grave” “wrong side of thirty and five”

Lucy Steele

“Considerable beauty…sharp, quick eye” “Only one side glance at her companion to observe its effect on her.” “rival”

Sense and Sensibility

“Her feelings were strong, but she knew how to govern them.” “Her sorrows, her joys, could have no moderation,” “burst into tears of joy” “devoted to her husband” “counsellor to her mother” “dear, dear Norland”

Marianne and Illness

“Frequent bursts of grief” “Almost screamed with agony” “my happiness never was his object” “my own folly”

Carriages and Journeys

“No carriage, no horses, and hardly any servants; they will keep no company.” “Amusements of London” “The difficulties of so long a journey.”

Marianne and Willoughby’s meeting

“Carrying a gun” “the hero of a favourite story.” “Took her up in his arms.”

Fanny and Mr Dashwood

“half-blood” “narrow minded and selfish” “Poor little Harry”

Mrs Ferrars

“ill nature.” “determined prejudice” “She has done with her son.”

Robert Ferrars

“coxcomb” “beyond his politeness.” “conceit”

Marianne and Willoughby

“Do you not now begin to doubt the discretion of your own conduct.” “But Marianne abhorred all concealment. “Willoughby thought the same; and their behaviour at all times, was an illustration of their opinions.”

Elinor and her mother

“counsellor to her mother” “coolness of judgement”

Elinor and Marianne’s relationship as sisters

“could not bear to see a sister slighted” “screen her from the observation of others”