Answer each of the following questions. You should use examples from the text to support your analyses, and you may consult your book as necessary.
1. John Dashwood once says of Elinor: "Ah! Elinor...your reasoning is very good, but it is founded on ignorance of human nature." What is ironic about his statement? What is Elinor's understanding of human nature and how does it compare to everyone else's?
2. The conflict between secrecy and openness is a theme in the novel. Choose one of the following relationships and discuss the role of secrecy in it.
• Lucy and Edward
• Marianne and Elinor
• Marianne and Willoughby
3. Is the author presenting a clear-cut preference for sense over sensibility? Explain.
4. How does the role of money and marriage affect the novel Sense and Sensibility?