Sense ascendant

Posted by Bob on December 29, 1997 at 19:31:16:

In response to sense vs sensibility, written by astrid on December 29, 1997 at 02:37:21

] ] Does that mean that one is intrinsically *better* than the other?
] Perhaps the book is suggesting that one needs a balance.

I think that JA has a prejudice towards the SENSE side, although I agree that she would hate a world with no regard for SENSIBILITY. All of her liitle ironic asides point out the benefits of SENSE, such as this on the occasion of the (aborted) Delaford picnic:

"They were all in high spirits and good humour, eager to be happy, and determined to submit to the greatest inconveniences and hardships rather than be otherwise."

REPLIES:

• Sense, and sensibility Bonny 02:57:13 1/01/98 (3)
  • Do sensible people go outdoors (in England)? Bob 17:55:27 1/05/98 (2)
    • Sorry, Bob Bonny 00:18:35 1/11/98 (1)
      • The sense of Jane herself Bob 17:24:23 1/15/98 (0)

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