Sense and Sensibility, Chapter 39: riassunto
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In Chapter 39, Elinor accepts a visit to Cleveland as a practical route home, overcoming Marianne’s objections by stressing their reunion with their mother. Colonel Brandon asks her to offer Edward Ferrars the Delaford living, which she gratefully agrees to communicate, while Mrs. Jennings mistakes their private conversation for a marriage proposal.
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- After over two months in town, the sisters want to leave, and Elinor accepts the Palmers’ invitation to Cleveland.
- Marianne objects to entering Somersetshire, but the prospect of reaching their mother persuades her to accept the plan.
- Mrs. Jennings watches Colonel Brandon speak privately with Elinor and interprets fragments of their conversation as courtship.
- Colonel Brandon actually offers Edward Ferrars the vacant Delaford living and asks Elinor to communicate his offer.
- Elinor expresses gratitude and agrees, although she feels uneasy about Edward receiving help through her.
- Brandon explains that the income supports a bachelor but does not provide enough for Edward to marry.
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Brandon corrects Elinor’s assumption that his offer makes marriage possible. His generosity provides support but leaves Edward’s financial obstacle unresolved.
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What does Colonel Brandon ask Elinor to communicate to Edward?
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