Sense and Sensibility - Jane Austen

After their father’s death, sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood face reduced circumstances and contrasting romantic trials. Elinor embodies sense—self-control and reason—while Marianne represents sensibility—emotion and passion. Their experiences with love, loss, and societal expectations teach them the value of balancing heart and mind. In the end, both sisters find happiness through understanding and maturity rather than impulse or pride.