Chapters 37-end.


The storyline, while always moving quickly, really gets rolling in this section.

1)  What was your reaction to the uproar caused by the revelation of Lucy and Edward’s engagement? How did this contrast with the treatment of Lucy by Fanny and Mrs. Ferrars previously? What did you think of Marianne’s conversation with Elinor regarding her knowledge of the engagement?

2)  What do you think of Colonel Brandon’s offer to Edward? Why do you think that Elinor was asked to be the bearer of the news?

3) What function did Marianne’s illness serve in the storyline? Was it a necessary or unnecessary plot?

4) What did you think of Willoughby’s visit, and of his explanations? Was he redeemed?

5) After their return to Barton Cottage, Elinor and Marianne both reach romantic conclusions. Did you think they were well written, and did you appreciate the way the story ended?

6) What were your overall thoughts about the novel? If you have seen the movie, do you think that it was well adapted?

7) Anything I’ve missed?

Thank you so much. This has been an absolutely delightful book to read together, and I have greatly enjoyed each comment, thought, and answer.