The Sense & Sensibility ending
What is it about the ending that a lot of people don't like?
Personally (after seeing the movie), I didn't like it that Marianne ended up with Colonel Brandon. I thought that she was too passionate for him. For some reason unlike most of my friends, I was not mad at Willoughby; most people that I know, think he is a jerk. When I saw the movie (before I read the book) I actually pitied Willoughby. And when I read the book I think it explained things in a way that everyone got what they deserved. It did not leave me upset about Marianne's situation, although I was still sad for Willoughby.
Anyways, I'd like to know what your thoughts are on this particular subject.
Thanks!!
Marianne's Sensible Marriage
I have heard some people refer to the similarities between Marianne's marriage to the Colonel and Charlotte's marriage to Mr. Collins as almost a matter of just settling down. I know that some people may find Marianne's marriage to the Colonel as being a patchwork job, but Colonel Brandon really did love Marianne and he proved that to her on more than one occasion. He was willing to let her go when she sought a romance with Willoughby without interference, though he knew the cad he was. The Colonel loved her enough to set her free and make her own judgments of Willoughby and was there for her when Willoughby crossed her with Jane Grey. So, it may not seem like the lustful romance that Marianne had in mind, but Colonel Brandon does respect her as a woman and was willing to do whatever he could for her (ex. riding for her mother when she was ill). Passion is short-lived, but love is eternal. Maybe, that is what Marianne figured out in the end.