Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 36: riassunto

Cosa succede

1. Mrs. Jennings attends Charlotte after her son's birth, while Elinor and Marianne spend their days unwillingly with Lady Middleton and the Miss Steeles.
2. A hostess's mistaken assumption obliges Mrs. John Dashwood to provide her sisters-in-law with transport to a musical gathering.
3. Elinor meets Robert Ferrars, who praises his own schooling and social abilities while criticizing Edward's education.
4. John proposes inviting his sisters to stay, but Fanny persuades him to offer the visit to the Miss Steeles instead.
5. Lucy welcomes the invitation as access to Edward's family, and Elinor begins to credit her hopes.
6. The Miss Steeles move into Harley Street, where reports describe Fanny's strong affection for them.

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Cosa notare

Elinor's agreement expresses contempt rather than approval. It exposes the gap between Robert's confidence and her judgment of him.

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