# Margaret Dashwood — Sense and Sensibility character guide

> Margaret Dashwood in Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Margaret, Miss Margaret

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

The youngest Dashwood sister, still a child with a lively imagination.

## In the story

### [Chapter I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sense_and_sensibility_se/chapters/i)

The youngest sister, aged thirteen, good-humored but has imbibed much of Marianne's romance without her sense.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sense_and_sensibility_se/chapters/ix)

Accompanies Marianne on the walk; runs ahead when the rain starts and arrives home just before Willoughby carries Marianne in.

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sense_and_sensibility_se/chapters/xii)

Margaret reveals that she saw Willoughby cut a lock of Marianne's hair, and later embarrasses Elinor by hinting at a secret favorite during a party.

### [Chapter XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sense_and_sensibility_se/chapters/xv)

Briefly enters the room, interrupting Elinor's thoughts.

### [Chapter XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sense_and_sensibility_se/chapters/xvii)

Wishes for a large fortune and participates in the family discussion.

### [XLVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sense_and_sensibility_se/chapters/xlvii)

Mentioned as caring for Marianne when she is taken ill, and as the only one who eats dinner.

### [XLVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sense_and_sensibility_se/chapters/xlviii)

Sits far from Edward, maintaining a dignified silence, understanding only part of the situation.

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