Such behaviour as this, so exactly the reverse of her own, appeared no more meritorious to Marianne, than her own had seemed faulty to her.
Elinor’s response to Edward leaving is in stark contrast to Marianne’s response to Willoughby leaving and are so indicative of each sister. Marianne wallowed in her grief indulging it with songs and books and music and walking the same paths they used to walk together. Elinor rather, while heartbroken tried her darnedest to remain strong for herself and her family.
