Every line, every word was -- in the hackneyed metaphor which their dear writer, were she here, would forbid -- a dagger to my heart. To know that Marianne was in town was -- in the same language -- a thunderbolt. -- Thunderbolts and daggers! -- what a reproof would she have given me! -- her taste, her opinions -- I believe they are better known to me than my own, -- and I am sure they are dearer. Jane Austen
About This Quote

In the above quote, Austen shows that her writing is a reflection of the inner-most thoughts and feelings of the main character. This quote suggests that she was always thinking about her characters and how their actions affected others. For example, if a character made a joke about a friend or family member, she would be able to see it through the eyes of the other person. It would be as if her character had actually said those things to her.

Source: Sense And Sensibility

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