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Sense and Sensibility by Austen, Jane

Pick a story conflict to push the characters' buttons

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Love vs. Duty

"Is it morally justifiable to sacrifice personal happiness for the sake of duty or social expectations?"

ED
MD
Elinor vs Marianne
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Social Mobility Through Marriage

"Is it justifiable to use marriage as a tool for social and economic advancement, even if it means compromising personal happiness or genuine affection?"

LS
ED
Lucy vs Elinor
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The Nature of True Gentility

"Does true gentility reside in one's birth and social standing, or is it cultivated through one's character and actions?"

JW
CB
John vs Colonel
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The Expression of Emotion

"Is it more virtuous to openly express one's emotions, or to prioritize restraint and composure, even in the face of great pain or joy?"

MD
ED
Marianne vs Elinor

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