John Willoughby

Elinor Dashwood

Elinor distrusts Willoughby as a manipulative seducer who wronged her sister Marianne.

Marianne Dashwood

Willoughby passionately courts Marianne before callously abandoning her for a wealthier woman.

Mrs. Jennings

Willoughby is a charming but insincere acquaintance of Mrs. Jennings, who initially approves of him.

Sir John Middleton

Willoughby is a fellow sportsman and guest of Sir John, who enjoys his company before his betrayal.

Elinor Dashwood

Elinor distrusts Willoughby as a manipulative seducer who wronged her sister Marianne.

Elinor Dashwood

Elinor distrusts Willoughby as a manipulative seducer who wronged her sister Marianne.

Mrs. Jennings

Willoughby is a charming but insincere acquaintance of Mrs. Jennings, who initially approves of him.

Marianne Dashwood

Willoughby passionately courts Marianne before callously abandoning her for a wealthier woman.

Marianne Dashwood

Willoughby passionately courts Marianne before callously abandoning her for a wealthier woman.

Sir John Middleton

Willoughby is a fellow sportsman and guest of Sir John, who enjoys his company before his betrayal.

Mrs. Jennings

Willoughby is a charming but insincere acquaintance of Mrs. Jennings, who initially approves of him.

Sir John Middleton

Willoughby is a fellow sportsman and guest of Sir John, who enjoys his company before his betrayal.

IX

First appearance: rescues Marianne after her fall, carries her home, and introduces himself; his handsome appearance and graceful manners captivate the Dashwood family.

Willoughby's Courtship of Marianne

Visits daily, displaying charm and shared passions with Marianne, though Elinor notes his lack of caution and disregard for social forms.

XI

Constantly in Marianne's company, he shares her views on unreserved affection and openly shows his admiration.

XII

Willoughby gives Marianne a horse, addresses her by her Christian name, and cuts a lock of her hair, furthering the evidence of their engagement.

Chapter XIII

Willoughby takes Marianne to Allenham alone and later dismisses Colonel Brandon's departure as a trick, showing his manipulative and dismissive nature.

XIV

Shows deep affection for Barton Cottage and the Dashwoods; speaks of his attachment and future happiness.

XVIII

Mentioned by Sir John and Mrs. Jennings; Marianne blushes at his name; Edward guesses he hunts.

Chapter XX

Discussed by Mrs. Palmer, who claims he is to marry Marianne and speaks of his general reputation.

XXVI

Expected by Marianne to be in London; she writes him a letter; his failure to appear or reply causes anxiety and disappointment.

Chapter XXVIII

Appears at the party with a fashionable young woman, avoids Marianne, and leaves abruptly after a brief, cold exchange.

Chapter XXIX

Sends a cold, formal letter denying any serious attachment, returning Marianne's letters and lock of hair, and announcing his engagement to another.

Chapter 31

Mentioned as being engaged to Miss Grey, having deceived Marianne, and having broken no positive engagement with her.

Chapter XXXII

Willoughby marries Miss Grey and leaves town, prompting widespread condemnation from the Dashwoods' circle.

Chapter XLIV

Willoughby delivers a lengthy, passionate confession to Elinor, detailing his selfish intentions, his love for Marianne, and his regret over his choices.

XLV

Elinor thinks of him with pity and regret after his visit, referring to him as 'poor Willoughby'; his past actions and confession weigh on her mind.

Chapter L

Willoughby lives on with sincere repentance and regret for his treatment of Marianne, but does not die of a broken heart; he finds some domestic felicity in his own marriage and sporting pursuits.