Sense and Sensibility
Sense and SensibilityJane AustenTimeless Classics
Characters in Sense and Sensibility
5 characters, main characters first.Main characters
Elinor Dashwood
The sensible eldest sister who governs her feelings with discretion.
Marianne Dashwood
The passionate second sister who believes in romantic feeling above all.
Supporting characters
Edward Ferrars
The reserved young man Elinor loves, bound by a secret engagement.
Colonel Brandon
The steady, older admirer of Marianne.
John Willoughby
The charming suitor who abandons Marianne.