Chapter 27

Question 1

How can we see the strain in the relationship between Marianne and Elinor?

Answer 1

“You have no confidence in me, Marianne’”

Question 2

What does Colonel Brandon say about Marianne and Willoughby? How does Elinor respond to what he says? How does Brandon apologise?

Answer 2

“Your sister’s engagement to Mr Willoughby is very generally known”
“It cannot be generally known… for her own family do not know it.”
“I beg your pardon, I am afraid my inquiry has been impertinent, but I had not supposed any secrecy intended, as they openly correspond, and their marriage is universally known… by many”

Question 3

How can we see that Colonel Brandon is a respectable man?

Answer 3

“To your sister I wish all imaginable happiness; to Willoughby, that he may endeavour to deserve her’ - took leave, and went away”