Colonel Brandon

Elinor Dashwood

Colonel Brandon is a trusted, confiding friend to Elinor, sharing his painful past with her.

Mrs. Jennings

Colonel Brandon is a quiet, respected guest of Mrs. Jennings, who tries to match him with Marianne.

Marianne Dashwood

Colonel Brandon silently and devotedly loves Marianne, eventually winning her heart after her disillusionment.

Elinor Dashwood

Colonel Brandon is a trusted, confiding friend to Elinor, sharing his painful past with her.

Mrs. Jennings

Colonel Brandon is a quiet, respected guest of Mrs. Jennings, who tries to match him with Marianne.

Marianne Dashwood

Colonel Brandon silently and devotedly loves Marianne, eventually winning her heart after her disillusionment.

Elinor Dashwood

Colonel Brandon is a trusted, confiding friend to Elinor, sharing his painful past with her.

Mrs. Jennings

Colonel Brandon is a quiet, respected guest of Mrs. Jennings, who tries to match him with Marianne.

Marianne Dashwood

Colonel Brandon silently and devotedly loves Marianne, eventually winning her heart after her disillusionment.

VII

Introduced as Sir John's friend; silent and grave, but gentlemanlike; the only one who listens to Marianne's music without raptures, earning her respect.

Chapter VIII

Subject of Mrs. Jennings's matchmaking; Marianne criticizes his age and a complaint of rheumatism, while Elinor defends him.

Willoughby's Courtship of Marianne

His partiality for Marianne becomes perceptible to Elinor, who pities him as an unfortunate man slighted by the younger pair.

XI

Finds consolation in conversing with Elinor; his words hint at a past unhappy love, deepening Elinor's compassion.

XII

Colonel Brandon helps divert the conversation from Elinor's embarrassment by discussing the rain, and his brother-in-law's estate is the destination for the planned party.

Chapter XIII

Colonel Brandon receives a letter that distresses him and forces him to leave for town, canceling the Whitwell excursion.

XIV

Mentioned as having left the country suddenly, prompting Mrs. Jennings' conjectures.

Chapter XX

Mentioned as having allegedly confirmed the engagement rumor to Mrs. Palmer; also noted for his past interest in Mrs. Palmer.

XXVI

Visits the Dashwoods and Mrs. Jennings in London; notices Marianne's distress and inquires after her health; converses with Elinor about his time since leaving Barton.

Chapter XXVII

Visits Elinor, reveals his love for Marianne through his concern, and leaves distressed after learning of her apparent engagement.

Chapter 31

Listens to Elinor's assessment of Willoughby, remains serious and thoughtful throughout the evening.

XXXI

Visits Elinor alone to share the story of his lost love Eliza, drawing parallels to Marianne's situation.

Chapter XXXII

Colonel Brandon offers delicate and unobtrusive support to Elinor and Marianne, earning the privilege of intimate discussion about Marianne's disappointment.

Chapter XXXIII

Discussed as a potential husband for Elinor, with John Dashwood eager to promote the match.

Chapter XXXIV

Observes Marianne's affectionate defense of Elinor with admiration; rises to comfort her.

Chapter XXXIX

Offers the living of Delaford to Edward Ferrars through Elinor, showing his generosity and concern for Edward's situation.

Chapter XL

Colonel Brandon acts with benevolence and delicacy, offering the living of Delaford to Edward as a mark of esteem and concern.

Chapter XLI

Generously gives the Delaford living to Edward, a gesture that astonishes and puzzles John Dashwood.

XLII

Arrives at Cleveland, discusses Delaford parsonage improvements with Elinor, and shows anxious solicitude for Marianne's health.

XLIII

Stays at Cleveland at Mrs. Jennings's urging, and volunteers to fetch Mrs. Dashwood when Marianne's condition worsens.

XLV

Accompanies Mrs. Dashwood to Cleveland; his love for Marianne is disclosed to Elinor by Mrs. Dashwood, though he remains diffident about his chances.

Chapter XLVI

Visits Marianne during her recovery, showing deep emotion; later lends his carriage for the Dashwoods' journey home.

XLIX

Visits Barton for three or four days, then leaves with Edward to show him Delaford and assist with improvements.

Chapter L

Colonel Brandon finds consolation and happiness in his marriage to Marianne, his spirits restored by her regard and society.