Abstract：Based on the wax and wane of Sense and Sensibility in the novel, the Dashwood sisters fulfill the story with their own love and marriage. Austen expressed her own view on love and marriage both directly and indirectly in the novel, which is not only about the two main characteristics, sense and sensibility, but also about many other factors, such as family background, wealth and social status, etc. This thesis will mainly discuss Austen’s view on love and marriage from the following aspects: the social environment and family background in which Austen grew up as well as a brief introduction about her, the analysis of this novel and the two sister’s characteristics as well as their love and marriage, eventually a conclusion to what matters and brings into a good marriage in Austen’s view.

Key words：sense and sensibility  love  marriage  Jane Austen  money and rank

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Abstract:

Introduction-3

1. Love and Marriage in Sense and Sensibility-5

1.1 Elinor’s Love and Marriage-5

1.2 Marianne’s Love and Marriage-7

1.3 Other Marriages in the Story-10

2. Jane Auten’s View on Love and Marriage -12

2.1 Influence from Social Background-12

2.2 Influence from Family Background-13

2.3 Influence from Life Experience of Austen-14

3. The Enlightments of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility on Modern Females-16

3.1 Love Needs Both Sense and Sensibility-16

3.2 A Good Marriage Needs Love-17

3.3 Money Worship is Unwise-17

Conclusion-18

References-18

Acknowledgment-19