Sense and Sensibility
Sense and SensibilityJane AustenThe Penguin English Library
Characters in Sense and Sensibility
15 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.
Mrs. Jennings
Lady Middleton
Sir John Middleton
John Dashwood
Fanny Dashwood
Mrs. Dashwood
Margaret Dashwood
Robert Ferrars
Anne Steele
Lucy Steele