REASON AND EMOTION IN JANE AUSTEN’S SENSE AND SENSIBILITY

Dilobar, Qayumova, Muxlisabonu, Ochilova

Science time · 2026-yil

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This study delves into Jane Austen's seminal novel, Sense and Sensibility, to meticulously examine the complex interplay between reason and emotion, often termed "sense" and "sensibility." Through the contrasting journeys of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, the narrative vividly illustrates the inherent challenges and eventual necessity of integrating these fundamental human faculties. Austen's work, set against the backdrop of Regency-era social strictures and the precarious economic position of women, transcends a mere portrayal of opposing temperaments. Instead, it offers a profound critique of societal pressures while advocating for a nuanced synthesis of rational thought and heartfelt responsiveness. Utilizing a qualitative framework centered on close reading and thematic analysis, this paper explores how Austen navigates themes of love, marriage, inheritance, and female autonomy. The analysis posits that Austen's enduring genius lies not in prioritizing one attribute over the other, but in revealing that genuine personal integrity and ethical growth emerge from a carefully balanced fusion of intellect and feeling. This methodological approach integrates classical and contemporary literary criticism to illuminate how reason and emotion collectively shape individual decisions, social interactions, and moral outcomes.

Maqola ma’lumotlari
MualliflarDilobar, Qayumova, Muxlisabonu, Ochilova
JurnalScience time
Nashr sanasi2026-02-10
Jild4
Son2
Betlar143-148
TilIngliz
DOI10.66345/stj.v4i2.4945

DOI: 10.66345/stj.v4i2.4945 · Maqolaning asl sahifasi

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Jane Austen; Sense and Sensibility; reason and emotion; sensibility; Regency England; female autonomy; marriage and society; emotional intelligence; literary realism

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