The main themes are sense and sensibility, of course. Sense is shown through the characters' ability to be practical. For example, Elinor manages the family's finances and social situations with a level head. Sensibility is the more emotional side, which Marianne represents with her outbursts of love and grief. Love is also a major theme. There's the love that endures hardships, like Elinor's for Edward, and the love that is more impulsive like Marianne's for Willoughby. Class differences play a part too. The Dashwoods' reduced circumstances affect their marriage prospects and social interactions.
The main characters are Elinor and Marianne Dashwood. Elinor is the eldest sister, very sensible and practical. Marianne is the middle sister, highly emotional and full of sensibility. There's also Edward Ferrars, who is involved in a love relationship with Elinor. Colonel Brandon is an important male character who has feelings for Marianne. And then there's John Willoughby, who at first seems to be in love with Marianne but later reveals his true, less - than - honorable nature.
To some extent, it is. The novel depicts the struggles of women to assert their independence and make choices in a society that imposed many restrictions on them. However, its feminism might be seen as more nuanced and not as radical as some modern works.
It's a tale of two sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, and their quests for love and happiness while dealing with societal expectations and financial hardships.
Sense and Sensibility is not a true story. It's a work of fiction created by the author's imagination and literary skills. The characters and events are made up to tell an engaging tale.