Sense and Sensibility Flashcards
Elinor Dashwood
Sensible, reserved eldest sister.
Marianne Dashwood
Passionate, emotional younger sister.
Henry Dashwood
Father who leaves the family financially insecure.
Mrs. Margaret Dashwood
Warm but impractical mother.
John Dashwood
Half-brother who inherits the family estate.
Fanny Dashwood
Selfish wife of John, mistreats the Dashwood sisters.
Margaret Dashwood
Youngest sister, minor character.
Edward Ferrars
Elinor’s love interest, secretly engaged to Lucy.
Lucy Steele
Edward’s sly, secret fiancée.
Robert Ferrars
Vain younger brother, marries Lucy.
Sir John Middleton
Dashwood cousins’ cheerful benefactor.
Lady Middleton
Sir John’s reserved wife.
Charlotte Middleton
Polite but secondary Middleton daughter.
Sophie Middleton
Friendly with Margaret Dashwood.
Mr. Palmer
Sarcastic, aloof husband of Charlotte Middleton.
Mrs. Palmer
Delicate, nervous wife of Mr. Palmer.
John Willoughby
Charming but untrustworthy suitor of Marianne.
Mrs. Smith
Willoughby’s former lover who exposes his past.
Colonel Brandon
Noble, reserved man who marries Marianne.
Eliza Williams
Colonel Brandon’s tragic former lover.
Mrs. Jennings
Jolly widow, matchmaking friend to the Dashwoods.
Barrett
Loyal servant to the Dashwood family.
Barton Cottage
The Dashwood family’s home after they leave Norland Park.
Norland Park
The Dashwoods’ original estate, inherited by John Dashwood.
Delaford
Colonel Brandon’s estate, where he marries Marianne.
Allenham
Willoughby’s grand estate, briefly visited by Marianne.
Lyme Regis
The coastal town where Marianne meets Willoughby and later suffers heartbreak.
Combe Magna
Mrs. Smith’s estate, where Willoughby’s past is revealed.
