Sense and Sensibility: quién es quién, cronología y lugares

Mr. Henry Dashwood dies, and John promises to support his stepmother and sisters.

Mrs. John Dashwood persuades her husband to abandon substantial financial support for his father’s widow and daughters.

Mrs. Dashwood accepts Barton Cottage, while Elinor admits that marriage to Edward remains uncertain.

The Dashwoods visit Barton Park, where Colonel Brandon listens carefully to Marianne’s music.

Willoughby carries Marianne home after she twists her ankle, winning the family’s gratitude.

Willoughby’s promises and Margaret’s account of a lock of hair convince Elinor that he and Marianne are engaged.

Willoughby abruptly leaves for London, and Marianne gives way to grief.

Edward’s hair ring encourages Elinor to believe he loves her, despite his claim that the hair belongs to his sister.

Lucy reveals her secret engagement to Edward, and Elinor promises silence despite her distress.

Elinor and Marianne leave for London with Mrs. Jennings, while Marianne hopes to see Willoughby.

Willoughby greets Marianne coldly at a crowded party and turns back to another woman.

Willoughby’s letter denies any romantic commitment, and Marianne admits that they were never formally engaged.

Colonel Brandon tells Elinor that Willoughby seduces and abandons his young ward.

Mrs. Ferrars dismisses Elinor’s artwork at dinner, prompting Marianne to defend her sister.

Edward refuses to abandon Lucy after their engagement becomes known, losing his mother’s support.

Elinor tells Edward that Colonel Brandon offers him the vacant living at Delaford.

Marianne becomes dangerously ill at Cleveland, but treatment brings improvement while Colonel Brandon fetches her mother.

Willoughby explains that debt and fear of poverty drove him to choose a wealthy wife.

Marianne returns to Barton, resolves to change her conduct, and hears Willoughby’s explanation from Elinor.

Thomas reports that Mr. Ferrars has married Miss Steele, exposing Elinor’s distress to her mother.

Edward arrives and explains that Lucy has married Robert, leaving Elinor in tears of joy.

Edward proposes to Elinor, gains her consent, and agrees to seek reconciliation with his mother.

Elinor marries Edward, Marianne marries Colonel Brandon, and the sisters establish happy homes near each other.