I agree with you that Brandon would have had a calmer, more equal marriage with someone like Elinor. Elinor could easily imagine the reason: Marianne had kept to her room for the entire length of his visit. Elinor started to say something, but the Colonel stopped her. Edward and Lucy couldn’t have just gotten divorced any time they felt like it and certainly not without a huge social stigma attached to them. When reflecting on her sister's relationship with Willoughby, Elinor realizes that "marriage might not be immediately in [the pair's] power." My past—my love for Eliza—drew me to Marianne, and in doing so, I was blinded to what was right in front of me, that is, a lovely, calm, capable, and caring woman.”.

Shall we walk?”. First of all, Colonel Brandon is clearly a sensitive soul, even though his exterior seems unflappable and even rather remote. He's the ultimate combination of feeling and logic, and comes off as the only real grownup in this whole cast of characters. You are the only one who brings it up.”, Marianne reiterated her reasons for refusing to entertain any thoughts of a marriage to Colonel Brandon: He was too old, too dull, too predictable, too little of this, and too much of that. In the movie, the actors are 17 years apart. tip: "uchiha sasuke/uzumaki naruto" angst kudos>10, Sense and Sensibility - All Media Types (4), Colonel Brandon (Sense and Sensibility) (15), Mrs. Dashwood (Sense and Sensibility) (3), Mrs. Jennings (Sense and Sensibility) (2), Colonel Brandon/Elinor Dashwood/Edward Ferrars (1), Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence (7), Colonel Brandon/Elinor Dashwood/Edward Ferrars. The other problem in the movie is that Emma Thompson and Hugh Grant have ZERO chemistry, so this doesn't really come across very well. The Colonel is so boring. Being of a reserved nature, I was overwhelmed by her natural exuberance—her ability to make the most of every minute of every day. While Marianne was ill at Cleveland, Colonel Brandon was everything that was kind and attentive to Elinor. I cannot imagine what is holding Elinor’s interest.” But then Marianne guessed the reason for their prolonged discussion. Shall we never be safe from him?”, Marianne did not even hear her mother’s retort and continued her soliloquy. This is yet another example of the dichotomy in the novel's title.

When Marianne uses the term "attachment," she is referring to the deeply individualized, subjective feeling of falling in love, a term closely linked to the novel's notion of "sensibility." First of all, Colonel Brandon is clearly a sensitive soul, even though his exterior seems unflappable and even rather remote. Have you ever wished Caroline Bingley might make the acquaintance of Sir Walter Elliot?

“Is this how you truly feel?” a surprised Brandon asked. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. However, one thing I didn’t like was the relationship between Marianne and Col. Brandon. “Apparently, Edward also bought Miss Steele a pony and cart so that she might travel around Plymouth, and on at least one occasion, he settled Miss Steele’s account with a milliner—all indications that he was fully committed to the lady.”, “My goodness!” Elinor exclaimed.

He married Marianne Dashwood, the middle Dashwood sister, at the end of the novel. Her novels, short stories, adaptations, etc. As Marianne recovers, Elinor and Colonel Brandon find themselves drawn to one another.

In her discussion with the Colonel, Elinor seems to have no problem with second attachments, yet it is only she who marries the very first man she knows and loves. Mrs. Dashwood and Colonel Brandon arrive at Cleveland and are relieved to learn of Marianne's improved state. Brandon had an older brother who died five years before the book began, thus allowing him to inherit the family estate of Delaford, located in Dorsetshire. I loved the movie a lot but I just felt that Elinor and Brandon would’ve been a much better match than those they actually ended up with. Idk. Once on the path, he assured her that she should not be troubled on his account over Marianne’s absence. After Marianne's death and Edward's marriage to Lucy, Elinor and Colonel Brandon's friendship grows deeper in the face of tragedy and forms the groundwork for something more. To Elinor, the colonel is a faithful and helpful friend; to Mrs. Jennings, he is an eligible bachelor for whom she must find a wife; to Mrs. Dashwood, he is "a noble man" who would make an excellent husband for her daughter. Relationships They stay true to the book. Although curious, he had no right to pry. First Eliza and then Marianne. A month earlier, prior to his leaving for London, the Colonel had called at Barton Cottage.

It ended tragically for him and for his first love and he has grown to appear quiet and proper and to keep his own feelings to himself, unlike Marianne who needs all the world to participate in her emotions. “Then I shall not try to convince you.”, “Something has changed. Biographical Information “It is hardly a choice, Colonel.

Brandon approaches Elinor with a surprising revelation. “You were the songbird I spoke of earlier.

The counterpart of this term is "connection," which refers to a public bond that also entails an emotional "attachment," and is closely linked to the notion of "sense."

Rather, I came to visit with the Dashwood family.”, Although pleased by the sentiment, Elinor found it difficult to believe, and the Colonel sensing her disbelief elaborated. He should follow his heart. I completely understand that Marianne is young and free and she’s a true romantic at heart. Although Mrs. Jennings claims early on that Colonel Brandon is interested in Marianne, Elinor is not convinced of this fact until Brandon approaches her directly to discuss Marianne's romantic proclivities.

She also learns about Brandon's tragic past, so that should interest her romantic fancy some.

And Marianne gets to experience romance with Brandon, but it's tempered by mutual respect--it's not just all-encompassing passion.

The Palmers invite the Dashwood sisters on a short trip, which of course Marianne disapproves as it would have them near Somersetshire. I cannot imagine what is holding Elinor’s interest.” But then Marianne guessed the reason for their prolonged discussion. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Whereas in the book, Brandon is about 15 years older than both Elinor and Marianne (of course, that would have been normal back during the Regency Period).

Even so, she felt herself ill used. Find a comfy chair, grab a cuppa and a few biscuits, and join us for the fun! The Colonel laughed.

Brandon had an older brother who died five years before the book began, thus allowing him to inherit the family estate of Delaford, located in Dorsetshire. “I had no idea.”, “As a result of the interview, Mrs. Ferrars reinstated Edward as her heir.”, “But I thought the changes were irrevocable?”, “Mere bluster on the mother’s part. The remainder goes to his brother Robert.”, “Poor Fanny! So I’m not BLAMING her for not returning Brandon’s feelings at first. I don't remember exactly how detailed the movie is about Colonel Brandon's backstory, but for me the key to their relationship is something like this: Brandon once was just as romantic and young and maybe rash as Marianne.

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Because of your affection for Mr. Ferrars, you, too, are suffering—”, “Colonel, when speaking of my regard for Mr. Ferrars, you must use the past tense. It is said in the book, when he recounts the story to Elinor, that they both "walked away unwounded", but it can be assumed that Brandon bested him and allowed him to live only because of the grief it would cause Marianne. Mrs. Dashwood tells Elinor that on the long carriage ride from Barton to Cleveland, Colonel Brandon confessed his love for Marianne. When Marianne is helped by the dashing John Willoughby, she falls deeply and sincerely in love with him, abhorring all society's demands, and ignoring her sister’s rational warnings that her impulsive behavior leaves her open to gossip and innuendo. I cannot imagine what is holding Elinor’s interest.” But then Marianne guessed the reason for their prolonged discussion. Including Marianne, Colonel Brandon, Mrs. Dashwood, Edward Farrer and John Willoughby. But the mother held her tongue, knowing that anything she said on that subject would fall on deaf ears.

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