Question

How does Elinor respond to Colonel Brandon’s gift to Edward Ferrars? Is she willing to forego her own love and facilitate Edward’s marriage to Lucy? What theme does this characteristic within Elinor prompt?

Answer 1

Marianne still cannot see Willough by for the blackguard that he is; she wants to believe him innocent, though wavers in her convictions. A letter from their mother arrives, and Marianne expresses her desire to be home immediately, though Elinor decides that they will wait for further advice from their mother. Colonel Brandon calls, and Marianne avoids his presence; he has come to speak to Elinor, and tells her of Willoughby's true character.

Answer 2

Answer:

She wants to make Colonel Willbough that she is innocent.

Explanation:

There is  a small situation in the story in which Elinor finds herself in. In fact, here innocence is at stake and she has to do all that she can within her means to save herself from an exploding situation. In this plot, she is wiling, as part of her innocence, to forgo her marriage so that everything will be resolved in an amicable manner. The true test comes when a letter from her mother arrives unexpectedly and than Elinor has to decide that they all will have to wait for further advice from the mother. The Colonel Brandon calls and checks and Marianne does all her best to avoid her. Eventually, he speaks to Elinor and makes known to her her intentions.