Chapter 28 Flashcards
Willoughby and Marianne meet again (9 cards)
How does Marianne feel before she sees Willoughby?
“Marianne, wholly dispirited, careless of her appearance, and seeming equally indifferent whether she went or stayed, prepared, without one look of hope, or one expression of pleasure.”
How does Marianne change in emotions when she sees Willoughby? How does this highlight the relationship between Elinor and Marianne?
“her whole countenance glowing with sudden delight, she would have moved towards him instantly, had not her sister caught hold of her”
What does Elinor tell Marianne to do?
“Pray, pray be composed… do not betray what you feel to everybody present”
How can we see Marianne’s emotions in her physicality?
“Her face crimsoned over, and she exclaimed in a voice of the greatest emotion, ‘Good God! Willoughby, what is the meaning of this? Have you not received my letters? Will you not shake hands with me?”
How does Willoughby approach Marianne?
“her touch seemed painful to him, and he held her hand only for a moment… he was evidently struggling for composure… he spoke with calmness”
How does Willoughby respond to Marianne asking him “Tell me, Willoughby - for heaven’s sake tell me, what is the matter?”?
“Yes, I had the pleasure of receiving the information of your arrival in town, which you were so good as to send to me’ turned hastily away with a slight bow and joined his friend”
How does Marianne react to Willoughby dismissal of her? What does she ask Elinor to do?
“Marianne, now looking dreadfully white, and unable to stand, sunk into her chair… ‘Go to him, Elinor… and for him to come to me.”
Does Elinor go to Willoughby? Why or Why not?
“No, my dearest Marianne, you must wait. This is not a place for explanations.”
What does Marianne beg for now?
“She instantly begged her sister would entreat Lady Middleton to take them home, as she was too miserable to stay a minute longer.”
