Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 35 summary
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In Chapter 35, Lucy boasts to Elinor about Mrs. Ferrars’s kindness, but Edward’s unexpected arrival brings the three into an uncomfortable private meeting. Marianne’s affectionate welcome and praise of Edward deepen their embarrassment, while Elinor’s promise to keep Lucy’s engagement secret prevents her from correcting her sister’s mistaken assumptions.
What happens
- Elinor sees Mrs. Ferrars’s hostility as another difficulty that marriage to Edward would involve.
- Lucy visits Elinor and insists that Mrs. Ferrars’s kindness gives her reason to expect approval of her engagement.
- Edward arrives unexpectedly, and Elinor struggles to maintain conversation while Lucy watches her.
- Elinor briefly leaves Edward and Lucy alone before bringing Marianne into the room.
- Marianne warmly welcomes Edward and praises his conscience, unknowingly increasing his discomfort until he leaves.
- After Lucy departs, Marianne rejects Elinor’s explanation of Edward’s behavior, and secrecy prevents Elinor from explaining further.
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What to notice
The comparison distinguishes the three people’s emotional and moral positions. It explains why Edward struggles more visibly than either woman during their meeting.
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Why does Elinor leave the room during Edward’s visit?
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