(11/100) Sense and Sensibility: Family Bonds

B1
Family, Relationships, and Emotional Connections
168 words

In today's world, family bonds are more important than ever. Many families have to navigate through challenges such as relocating for a job, new technologies affecting communication, or varying opinions on social issues. Family members often provide support in difficult times, making them essential to our emotional health. Sense and Sensibility, a classic novel by Jane Austen, explores strong family relationships and how they shape individuals. Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, the two main characters, experience love and loss, showing how family can affect personal happiness. They have different personalities: Elinor is sensible and reserved, while Marianne is emotional and impulsive. Their relationship illustrates how support and understanding can help family members through tough situations. In recent times, the importance of family has risen as many people face social distancing. Families adapt by using technology; video calls help them keep in touch. Although life can separate us, love and care bring us back together. Whether in Austen's time or today, family bonds remain crucial for personal well-being and happiness.

Comprehension Questions
Answer all questions based on the reading text
1.

What are Elinor and Marianne Dashwood known for?

2.

Which character is described as sensible and reserved?

3.

How do families today stay connected, according to the text?

4.

What is one emotion often associated with family relationships?

5.

What does the passage suggest about the role of family during tough times?

6.

What does Marianne Dashwood represent in the novel?

7.

Why is family considered crucial according to the text?

8.

What does 'sense and sensibility' refer to in the context of the story?