Is a classic novel that explores the contrasting temperaments and romantic experiences of two sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood. After the death of their father, the Dashwood women are left with limited financial resources and are forced to relocate to a modest cottage.

Elinor, the elder sister, embodies “sense” (prudence, reason, and self-control). She is discreet about her affections for Edward Ferrars, facing disappointment with quiet dignity. Marianne, on the other hand, represents “sensibility” (passion, emotionality, and romantic idealism). She openly embraces her feelings and falls deeply in love with the dashing, but ultimately unreliable, John Willoughby, leading to heartbreak.