The Characters and Behaviour of Edward Ferrars and
John Willoughby in Sense and Sensibility
by Lillian Bonar
Essay: The Characters and Behaviour of Edward Ferrars and John Willoughby in Sense and Sensibility
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The Characters and Behaviour of Edward Ferrars and John Willoughby in Sense and Sensibility
In the novel "Sense and Sensibility" the two characters Edward Ferrars
and John Willoughby are foils. Jane Austen gives each three options in
marriage - a previous attachment, Eliza Williams and Lucy Steelefinancially advantageous offer, Miss Grey and Miss
Morton, and a
genuine attachment, Marianne and Elinor. Jane Austen depicts their
characters through their behaviour in this situation and others.
Elinor's views of the characters Edward Ferrars and John Willoughby
change a lot throughout the novel. At first Willoughby or "Marianne's
preserver" as Margaret names he seems like a handsome charming young
man: "his person, which was uncommonly handsome, received additional
charms from his voice and expression.
Edward, on the other hand, is not handsome and is not an archetypal
knight in shining armour. He is quite and unobtrusive which leads the
family, particularly Mrs. Dashwood to like him as they are in mooning
"he did not disturb the wretchedness of her mind by ill-timed
conversation."
The family's liking towards Willoughbyincreases, Marianne in
particular as they are so alike: "their taste was strikingly alike.
The same books the same passages were idolized by each." Elinor likes
Willoughby but is a little uncomfortable as she feels he is rash and
The same books the same passages were idolized by each." Elinor likes
Willoughby but is a little uncomfortable as she feels he is rash and
she doubts his veracity: "I love Willoughby, sincerely love him, and
suspicion of his integrity cannot be more painful to yourself than to
me.", and throughout the book Jane Austen leads the reader to trust
Elinor's judgement. However when Elinor hears Willoughby call Marianne
by her fi...