Sense and Sensibility 3

There is no 'good' and 'evil' in this book...

In most fantasy books, there is a strict line between the good characters and bad characters, often vulgarized by obvious character traits such as black clothing, etc. In Sense and Sensibility, good and evil dont exist... there are just many characters who all have a different sense of self and identity, and who sometimes just don't get along because of their differences.

For instance... Fanny is automatically perceived as an antagonist. She is elitist, manipulates her husband out of giving his stepdaughters money, and is very worried about the rank of Edward's prospect wife. However, she is not evil. She has her own agenda which the reader does not agree with, as we sympathise easily with Elinor and Marianna very early in the book. In fact, Jane Austen even adds humorous touches to the character of Fanny, revealed in wittily written passages that lightly make fun of the lady. She just cannot be evil if you laugh at her...