Both Elinor and Marianne are the protagonists of Sense and Sensibility. They are wooed by the men of their choice, but later they are let down by these men. This is the conflict of the novel. As a result, they both face disappointments and rejection.

In conclusion, characters in a novel often accomplish the object of their desire because they possess good sense. While those who become disillusioned with life are easily carried by their emotions. Elinor is the ideal woman, being affectionate, pragmatic and prudent. She possesses good sense. On the other hand, Marianne embodies sensibility. She is charming and clever, but impulsive. The conflict and the setting play a huge part on the theme. Both Elinor and Marianne face disappointments and rejection. They are both also happy in different parts of London's surrounding districts. Clearly, "sense prevails over sensibility."

However, Elinor lets her good sense guide her, and she is ultimately united with her lover. Marianne gets carried away by her sensibility and emotion and becomes despondent. She is ultimately rewarded with a competent husband when she recovers her sense of judgemen

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