SENSE AND SENSIBILITY презентация

SENSE AND SENSIBILITY Student: Akbarova Ulviya School: N6, Teacher: Salima Hasanova

Jane Austen Lived 16.12.1775 – 18.07.1817, an English novelist. Born at Steventon near Basingstoke, the seventh child in the eight-child family. Jane Austen was primarily educated at home by her father and elder brothers and through her own reading. Not married.

Historical era The nineteenth century saw a great surge of events in history and politics. Historical era which Austen lived in is an interesting one. Her novels are fascinated with the odd and peculiar interactions between people of different social levels – a relatively new development in England at the time. None of her characters in Sense and Sensibility are strongly related to the upper levels of high society; even the wealthiest ones aren't integrated into aristocratic social circles.

SENSE AND SENSIBILITY The story centers on the sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood. They are forced to leave their home, and along with their mother and younger sister, they move, in reduced circumstances, to the west of England. Elinor is the "sense" and Marianne is the "sensibility" of the story. They consider "good“ marriage means support for the future. As their plans for marriage are interrupted by various troubles and misunderstandings, Jane Austen explores the customs of her society and the role of marriage during the early nineteenth century.

ELINOR DASHWOOD - is the eldest daughter at the age of 19. She forms “Sense” in the title of Austen’s novel. She’s reserved, a little closed and not often shows her feelings. She thinks deeply about everything and always gives advice to her mother Mrs. Dashwood. She is polite to everybody.

MARIANNE DASHWOOD - is the second daughter of Mrs. Dashwood. Unlike her sister Elinor, Marianne is very emotional, believes in real love and waits for it. She’s open, and she’s not afraid of showing her feelings from inside. Marianne frankly expresses her dislike.

EDWARD FERRARS - is the brother of Fanny Dashwood. He isn’t handsome, but he’s a very clever and pleasant person. He falls in love with Elinor. That’s why, Mrs. Dashwood planned to marry Elinor to him, but Marianne doesn’t approve this idea, because she thinks he is so serious and boring. Anyway at the end, he marries to Elinor and becomes a priest.

COLONEL BRANDON - is a close friend of Sir John Middleton.  He is forty and seems to be a happy, friendly man. He isn’t handsome, either, but he is a gentleman. He has sympathy to Marianne. He is a very honorable friend to the Dashwoods, particularly Elinor.

JOHN WILLOUGHBY - is the relative of Sir John, who has nice house in Combe Magna in Somerset. He’s very handsome, poetry-loving, musical and supposedly rich. He likes dancing and riding a horse. He has artistic and cultural sensibilities. Though, he's riddled with problems, like debt, unfaithfulness, and general debauchery.

Character Relationship

CONCLUSION In the end, everything works out – Lucy gets her rich husband, and Elinor gets the man she loves. Finally, Marianne finds her own happiness, too – she learns to love Colonel Brandon back, and the pairs are married. After all the drama, both Elinor and Marianne end up with their happy endings.

MY OPINION I liked this story of Jane Austen. All of her characters in this book are different. Some are serious, some are emotional, some are full of love, but others – a little selfish and extraordinary. I am amazed, how Jane Austen could mix such features and write a life story. Everyone who reads her books, can get an important lesson for their lives, because this book is the reflect of real life. I would advise this book to everyone, especially to teenagers and young people. I consider, it would be exciting to know about real love and fight for true love.

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