Sense and Sensibility Chapter 3

Mrs Fanny’s Dashwood’s brother is Edward Ferrars and he’s the eldest son of the siblings. He is visiting Norland. Elinor tells her mother that Edward is unlike his sister Fanny. In fact, Elinor fancies him. He is homely and unpretentious, unlike his younger brother. Mrs Henry Dashwood then pays particular attention to Edward to learn of his character. He wins her heart and she expects him to propose to Elinor.

Marianne Dashwood dislikes Edward Ferrars

Mrs Henry Dashwood speaks to her daughter Marianne about Edward and she disapproves of him. Her opinion of Edward is not well. Her mother consoles her by saying she, at 16 going on 17, is too young to appreciate Edward’s good qualities.

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