Chapter 3 Flashcards
How is Edward Ferrars described by the narrator?
“He was not handsome, and his manners required intimacy to make them pleasing… but when his natural shyness was overcome, his behaviour gave every indication of an open, affectionate heart.”
What does Mrs Ferrars wish for Edward?
“His mother wished to interest him in political concerns, to get him into parliament, or to see him connected with some of the great men of the day.”
Is Edward fit for what his mother wants him to do?
“Edward had no turn for great men or barouches. All his wishes centred in domestic comfort and the quiet of a private life.”
How does Marianne view Edward?
“Edward is very amiable… but… his eyes want all that spirit, that fire, which at once announce virtue and intelligence.” “he has no real taste”
What are Marianne’s expectations of a suitor?
“I could not be happy with a man whose taste did not in every point coincide with my own… He must have all of Edward’s virtues, and his person and manners must ornament his goodness with every possible charm.”
