In Kate Hamill’s version of Sense and Sensibility, the main theme that emerges from her version of the play is that of the conflict between sense and sensibility. The theme of sense is represented by the relationship of Elinor Dashwood (Shanelle Nicole Leonard), while sensibility is represented by the relationships of Marianne Dashwood (Emily Bosco). The two sisters’ representation of the main theme of the play can be seen in the interactions they have with their partners and the conflict the arises because of one’s sense and the others sensibility.
The theme of sensibility is shown by Marianne’s first relationship with John Willoughby (Geoffrey Culbertson) and the love affair they have. Sense is shown by Marianne older sister Elinor, and the way she went about her relationship with Edward Ferrars (Rishan Dhamija). Their approach to life would be very similar if it proceeded as planned, but once their father dies and leaves them with almost nothing, they are forced into living below what they are used because they don’t have the security from the money their father had. This leads into the main plot of the play and of how Marianne and Elinor will get husbands so that they can be financially safe and finally have a place in the world again.
The two different stories of the two sisters are interwoven as the plot continues because …show more content…
Conflict arises in the love life of the two sisters, Elinor who represents sense, and Marianne who represents sensibility, and the play follows them and their conflict until they both fine sensible happiness at the end. The modern music, the representation of color in the costumes, and the simple yet elegant scene design, all comes together in Kate Hamill’s rendition of Sense and Sensibility and shows how a play written in the 18th century can still be applicable to modern life
The theme of sensibility is shown by Marianne’s first relationship with John Willoughby (Geoffrey Culbertson) and the love affair they have. Sense is shown by Marianne older sister Elinor, and the way she went about her relationship with Edward Ferrars (Rishan Dhamija). Their approach to life would be very similar if it proceeded as planned, but once their father dies and leaves them with almost nothing, they are forced into living below what they are used because they don’t have the security from the money their father had. This leads into the main plot of the play and of how Marianne and Elinor will get husbands so that they can be financially safe and finally have a place in the world again.
The two different stories of the two sisters are interwoven as the plot continues because …show more content…
Conflict arises in the love life of the two sisters, Elinor who represents sense, and Marianne who represents sensibility, and the play follows them and their conflict until they both fine sensible happiness at the end. The modern music, the representation of color in the costumes, and the simple yet elegant scene design, all comes together in Kate Hamill’s rendition of Sense and Sensibility and shows how a play written in the 18th century can still be applicable to modern life