Chapter 33-34 of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility: An Elegant Dinner and Insults

TLDRMarianne and Eleanor visit a jeweler's shop, John Dashwood reveals secrets, and an elegant dinner turns insulting.

Key insights

👀Marianne and Eleanor encounter a familiar face at the jeweler's shop.

💔John Dashwood reveals Mrs. Ferrars' desire for Edward to marry Miss Morton.

💰John suggests that Marianne needs a wealthy husband.

😡Mrs. Ferrars and Fanny insult Elinor at the dinner.

❤️Colonel Brandon admires Eleanor's character.

Q&A

Who does John Dashwood reveal Mrs. Ferrars wants Edward to marry?

Miss Morton, a wealthy girl.

Why does John suggest Marianne needs a wealthy husband?

He believes Marianne's illness has affected her looks and wants her to marry for financial security.

What insults are thrown at Elinor during the dinner?

Mrs. Ferrars and Fanny insult Elinor's artistic skills, but Miss Morton defends her.

Who admires Eleanor's character?

Colonel Brandon.

What happens at the jeweler's shop?

Marianne and Eleanor encounter a familiar face.

Timestamped Summary

00:08Marianne and Eleanor visit a jeweler's shop.

00:28John Dashwood reveals Mrs. Ferrars' desire for Edward to marry Miss Morton.

01:01John suggests that Marianne needs a wealthy husband.

01:57Mrs. Ferrars and Fanny insult Elinor at the dinner.

02:42Colonel Brandon admires Eleanor's character.