Summary sense and sensibility

 Name: Malek Muskan Naushadbhai

College: Maharanishree Nandkuverba Mahila Arts And Commerce College

Year: T. Y. B. A. 

Sem:5

Subject :Study of Novel

Topic:summary of sense and sensibility, themes of  The old man and the sea

Assignment:Home assignment, class assignment, essay writing

Submitted to : shivani ma'am

Home assignment

Topic - summary of sense and sensibility by Jane Austen

About the author:

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Jane Austen was born on 16 December 1775 in Steventon, Hampshire, England, and she grew up in a family that loved books and stories. She spent most of her life in the countryside, quietly observing people, which later inspired her novels. Sadly, she passed away on 18 July 1817 in Winchester at the age of 41. Her famous works include

•  Sense and Sensibility,
•  Pride and Prejudice,
•  Mansfield Park, 
• Emma, 
• Northanger Abbey
•  Persuasion.

 Her novels are loved for their wit, romance, and understanding of human nature. Today, she is remembered as one of the greatest women writers in English literature.

Sense and Sensibility

Summary

When Mr. Dashwood dies, his estate passes to his son from his first marriage, leaving his second wife and their three daughters—Elinor, Marianne, and Margaret—with very little to live on. The Dashwood women, once comfortable, suddenly face hard times and must leave their home. A kind cousin offers them a small cottage in the countryside, where they begin a simpler life.

Elinor, the eldest, is known for her good sense, patience, and ability to stay calm even in difficulty. Marianne, the second daughter, is the opposite—she is ruled by her emotions and follows her heart without caution. These two very different natures are tested when love and disappointment come into their lives.

Before leaving Norland, Elinor becomes quietly attached to Edward Ferrars, a gentle and honorable man. She loves him deeply but never speaks of it openly. Later, she is hurt to discover that Edward has long been secretly engaged to another woman, Lucy Steele. Elinor hides her pain, showing strength and self-control, even when she listens to Lucy speak of her engagement.

Marianne, meanwhile, falls head over heels for the handsome and lively Mr. Willoughby. She believes he is her true love, but soon learns he is not as faithful as she thought. He suddenly leaves her and later marries a wealthy woman, choosing money over love. Marianne’s heartbreak is so great that she becomes seriously ill, and it is only then that she realizes how dangerous it is to live only by passion and sensibility.

During these struggles, Colonel Brandon, a kind and steady man, shows his care for Marianne, standing by her in her weakest moments. Over time, Marianne grows to appreciate his loyalty and goodness, and she accepts his love. At the same time, Edward is freed when Lucy decides to marry his brother instead, and he is finally able to declare his feelings for Elinor.

In the end, both sisters find happiness: Elinor marries Edward, and Marianne marries Colonel Brandon. Through their journeys, they learn that a balance of both sense and sensibility—reason and emotion—is needed for a good and steady life.

References

SparkNotes – Sense and Sensibility Summary Wikipedia – Sense and Sensibility

  Britannica – Sense and Sensibility

Class assignment:

https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/novel-sense-and-sensibility-by-jane-austen/282206474

Essay writing:

The Old Man and the Sea – Summary 

Ernest Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea tells the story of Santiago, an aging Cuban fisherman who has gone 84 days without catching a fish. Determined to prove his skill and end his streak of bad luck, he sails far into the Gulf Stream, alone in his small skiff. There he hooks a giant marlin, bigger than his boat, and struggles with it for three days and nights. Santiago admires the marlin’s strength and dignity, seeing it as a worthy opponent, yet he refuses to give up.

At last, Santiago manages to kill the fish and lashes it to his boat, dreaming of the wealth and respect it will bring. But on the journey back, sharks attack the marlin, tearing it apart despite his desperate efforts to fight them off. By the time he reaches shore, only the skeleton of the marlin is left. Exhausted, Santiago returns to his shack and falls into a deep sleep, while others marvel at the giant fish’s remains.

The story shows not only Santiago’s physical struggle, but also his inner strength, courage, pride, and endurance. Though he loses the fish, he wins spiritual victory, proving Hemingway’s idea that “a man can be destroyed but not defeated.”

Themes in The Old Man and the Sea

1. Resistance to Defeat

Santiago fights the marlin for days, even though he is old and weak. This shows that real strength lies in never giving up, even when failure seems certain.

2. Pride and Personal Honor

Santiago’s pride pushes him to go far out into the sea and fight the marlin. His pride gives him courage, but it also causes suffering, showing that pride can be both a strength and a weakness.

3. Man and Nature

The novel shows both the beauty and cruelty of nature. Santiago respects the marlin and sees it as his brother, yet he must kill it to survive. Humans and nature are connected, but also in constant struggle.

4. Friendship and Loyalty

The bond between Santiago and Manolin highlights love, respect, and loyalty. Manolin cares for the old man and learns from him, showing the importance of relationships and mentorship.

5. Youth and Age

Santiago represents age, wisdom, and experience, while Manolin represents youth, hope, and energy. Their relationship shows how both generations need each other.

6. Isolation and Loneliness

Santiago’s long, lonely struggle at sea reflects human isolation. His thoughts, dreams, and memories keep him company, showing how people deal with solitude.

7. The Human Spirit

The story shows that true victory is not about material success, but about courage, endurance, and dignity. Santiago loses the marlin, but his spirit remains undefeated.

Refrences:

 SparkNotes – The Old Man and the Sea: Themes 

 LitCharts – The Old Man and the Sea: Themes 

  eNotes – The Old Man and the Sea: Themes