“Oh dear, yes; I know him extremely well,” replied Mrs. Palmer;—“Not that I ever spoke to him, indeed; but I have seen him for ever in town.” (chapter 20, p. 40) How does Austen use a character like Mrs. Palmer in Sense and Sensibility? What is her purpose? Your answer should be at least 100 words.
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Jane Austen has used Mrs. Charlotte Palmer as a funny character in sense and sensibility.
Mrs Palmer is full of life and sometimes it becomes difficult for Marrianne and Elinor to handle her energy.
The Dashwoods are mostly irritated by her childish behaviour.
She is extremely devoted to her husband who behaves rudely at social gatherings.
She stills calls him the perfect man and ignores his little shortcomings.
Mr. and Mrs. Palmer have a tough time in social meetings but share an intense loving relationship at home and also with their child.
Mrs. Palmer is a gossip queen who loves her family friends and her only child.
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