Question

Explain how Elinor Dashwood's anger with people spreading the rumor that Marianne and Willoughby had an engagement reflects nineteenth-century society. Your answer should be at least one hundred words.

Answer 1

Elinor Dashwood and Marianne are sisters and characters in the story Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen.  

Elinor Dashwood's annoyance  

- Marianne was enamored with Willoughby, however their adoration had arrived at an end suddenly and Marianne was grief stricken.  

- Elinor was annoyed with individuals spreading the talk that Marianne and Willoughby had a commitment, since they didn't have a formal commitment.  

- Elinor knew Marianne and her feelings and was stressed it might compound her torment and furthermore it might influence Marianne's future.  

- The news of their separation was not known by numerous and talk may spread it quickly.