Pod and Prejudice Sense and Sensibility Chapters 1-3
We're diving into season 2 with the first 3 chapters of Sense and Sensibility! A Gentleman dies and leaves Norwood Park to his son, who sucks. We meet the family; Elinor, Marianne, Margaret, Mrs. Dashwood, John, Fanny, and Eddie. Topics discussed include: what we know so far, lines of succession, hating John and Fanny Dashwood, capitalism, sibling-in-laws, what Marianne and Elinor are looking for in a husband.
Glossary of Terms and Phrases:
Alloy (n): a metal made by combining two or more metallic elements??
Barouche (n): a four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage with a collapsible hood over the rear half, a seat in front for the driver, and seats facing each other for the passengers, used especially in the 19th century.
Diffidence (n): modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence.
Sensibility (n): the ability to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences; sensitivity. OR: the ability to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences; sensitivity.
Sensible (adj.): chosen in accordance with wisdom or prudence; likely to be of benefit.
Glossary of People, Places, and Things: Bridgerton, The Mirror has Two Faces
Study Questions: the dynamics of economics and love in this story, who will we follow in this story, who the title refers to.
Funniest quote: "To say that he is unlike Fanny is enough. It implies everything amiable. I love him already."
Questions moving forward: Who is Eddie going to end up with? Will the Dashwoods leave Norwood? Will we learn more about John and Fanny?
Who wins the chapters? Mrs. Dashwood
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