Marianne Dashwood
The second Dashwood sister, representing 'sensibility'.
Core Belief
"Authenticity and emotional expression are essential to a fulfilling life. One should embrace their feelings and live passionately, regardless of societal expectations."
Worldview
Marianne views the world through a romantic lens, believing in the power of love, art, and nature to elevate the human spirit. She is often disappointed by the practicality and superficiality of society, which she sees as stifling genuine emotion and creativity.
Personality
Marianne is passionate, romantic, and highly emotional. She is driven by her feelings and embraces intense experiences, both joyful and sorrowful, without restraint. She values sincerity and artistic expression above social conventions.
In Their Own Words
"It is not time or opportunity that is to determine intimacy;—it is disposition alone. Seven years would be insufficient to make some people acquainted with each other, and seven days are more than enough for others."
"Esteem him! Like him! Cold-hearted Elinor! Oh! worse than cold-hearted! Ashamed of being otherwise. Use those words again, and I will leave the room this moment."
"Mama, the more I know of the world, the more am I convinced that I shall never see a man whom I can really love. I require so much! He must have all Edward’s virtues, and his person and manners must ornament his goodness with every possible charm."
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