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Sensible? Written by Carol J. (9/6/2009 3:57 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Sensibility, penned by BarbaraB

Yes, after previously reading S&S and having watched the two of the adaptations, I agree that JA was not using the word "sensible" as we would use it today. Marianne was not what I would call "sensible". Maybe "sensitive" or "emotional" would be better adjectives for our time. I think JA was trying to convey that Marianne relied on her feelings--her senses.

Honestly, the first time I read S&S, I didn't like Marianne. Since I identified more closely with Elinor, I found Marianne to be shallow and immature. In fact, I felt that way about a number of the characters. Did JA seize upon an aspect of her culture to make a point? But we will have opportunity to discuss that more at a later date...

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Chapter 1: The Dashwood Sisters kathleen (elder) (9/6/2009 7:04 a.m.)

Marianne Lex (9/6/2009 7:21 a.m.)
Ch 3 Jenny H (9/6/2009 8:52 a.m.)
Another underline - Sensible Marianne Barb JA (9/6/2009 12:09 p.m.)
- Confused. Lex (9/6/2009 12:32 p.m.)
  - I understand it a little differently Outi (9/6/2009 1:18 p.m.)
  - Sensibility BarbaraB (9/6/2009 1:50 p.m.)
    - Sensible? Carol J. (9/6/2009 3:57 p.m.)
      - And yet   Barb JA (9/6/2009 8:21 p.m.)
        
        Have I been looking at this all wrong?   Carol J. (9/6/2009 9:45 p.m.)
        
        Marriane's sense   Elbè (9/6/2009 10:09 p.m.)
        
        Perhaps JA didn't place sense at the apex of behaviour   Tom P2 (9/7/2009 5:28 a.m.)
        
        The title   CarolTS (9/7/2009 1:16 a.m.)
        
        To clarify   Barb JA (9/7/2009 6:11 a.m.)
  - Sense and Sensibility Caroline (9/7/2009 11:33 p.m.)
    - You make some very good points Elbè (9/8/2009 4:08 a.m.)
  - Now I understand. Lex (9/8/2009 12:26 a.m.)
- Of sensibility and suchlike Anselm (9/8/2009 12:12 p.m.)
  - Very interesting Rachel G (9/8/2009 5:28 p.m.)
  - Dictionaries (long) Barb JA (9/11/2009 10:03 a.m.)
Elinor and Marianne: not so very different Elizabeth K (9/6/2009 12:51 p.m.)
- Sense or sensibility Elbè (9/6/2009 2:32 p.m.)
  - Great Post, Elbe (Elinor's Control) BarbaraB (9/7/2009 12:29 a.m.)
    - Thanks Barbara, I will be keeping an eye out for those too Elbè (9/7/2009 1:12 a.m.)
    - Have Robbin (9/7/2009 4:50 p.m.)
      - Nope, just posing a question and watching for it nfm BarbaraB (9/7/2009 6:50 p.m.)
- Vivacious and fun-loving don't really suit Marianne Barbara (9/6/2009 10:28 p.m.)
  - Different opinions/different definitions Elizabeth K (9/7/2009 8:05 a.m.)
    - Fun loving. Reeba (9/7/2009 10:29 a.m.)
      - I didn't say that Elinor wasn't! :-) nfm Elizabeth K (9/7/2009 11:06 a.m.)
        
        You said... Reeba (9/7/2009 11:16 a.m.)
    - The adjectives don't suit her Barbara (9/7/2009 11:54 a.m.)
      - Each to his/her own. :-) nfm Elizabeth K (9/7/2009 1:20 p.m.)
        
        Not really Barbara (9/7/2009 1:40 p.m.)
  - Marianne's narrow mind Leah Mei (9/8/2009 2:04 p.m.)
- Sense Conquers All RobinJ (9/7/2009 7:22 p.m.)
  - New to Pemberley? LaurieC (9/7/2009 8:08 p.m.)
  - I agree ! Lex (9/8/2009 12:35 a.m.)
  - Restraint vs reserve Heather Leigh (9/8/2009 2:11 a.m.)
    - I can't help to notice SofiaL (9/8/2009 12:18 p.m.)
As a first time S&S reader, Cathy Allen (9/6/2009 2:02 p.m.)
Elinor teases Marianne nan duval (9/8/2009 8:34 p.m.)
- Such funnies! Barb JA (9/9/2009 7:42 a.m.)
  - Elinor is more observant? Erica M. (9/10/2009 9:52 p.m.)
    - Absolutely Barb JA (9/11/2009 8:14 a.m.)

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