Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Sense and Sensibility

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Sussex - County in southeast England.

Norland Park - The Dashwood's family home.

annuity - A sum of money paid out yearly.

China and Linen - Mrs. Dashwood brings this from her old house.

Cowper - His Romantic poetry is passionate about nature.

Barton Park - The home of Sir John and Lady Middleton.

Barton Cottage - The new home of the Dashwood's.

Devonshire - A county in southwest England.

Piano Forte - She and Willoughby would often play it together, and when he leaves she plays their favorite songs over and over.