Sense and Sensibility: Two sisters and two different characters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood. The story is about their adventures of love and marriage. Marianne is a person who does not want to suppress her passions and therefore she does not get out of trouble. But Elinor chooses to balance her feelings with her mind and she is very logical. She knows that passion and excitement can become harmful for a person’s life. The story explores themes such as society and class, love, and what really makes a home and a family.