Sister Portraits

Worksheet Description

In this engaging worksheet inspired by Jane Austen’s “Sense and Sensibility,” students will embark on a visual and literary exploration of the two Dashwood sisters. They will begin by drawing a picture of each sister, capturing their physical appearances as described in the novel or as imagined by the students.

Following the illustrations, students will provide brief personality descriptions for Elinor and Marianne Dashwood. Elinor, representing “Sense,” is characterized by her rationality, composure, and practicality, while Marianne, embodying “Sensibility,” is passionate, emotional, and expressive. This exercise encourages students to consider how these differing personalities shape the sisters’ choices and interactions throughout the novel, deepening their understanding of the characters and the themes of “Sense and Sensibility.”