Lock of Marrianne’s Hair
Title
Lock of Marrianne’s Hair
Subject
Personal Memorabilia
Description
During a trip to Barton Cottage, Willoughby cuts a long lock of Marrianne’s hair from her head and puts it into his pocket-book. Margaret spies this action and the Dashwood women consider it as further proof that Marrianne and Willoughby are secretly engaged. As this is not the case, the gift is an illustration of Marrianne’s impropriety in her affection for Willoughby. Such a token is only appropriate for an engaged couple. When Willoughby returns the hair to her, it signifies the end of his and Marrianne’s attachment.
Creator
Marrianne (Dashwood) Brandon
Source
Sense and Sensibility, Jane Austen
Contributor
Brianna Sumption
Type
Novel
Files
Collection
Citation
Marrianne (Dashwood) Brandon, “Lock of Marrianne’s Hair,” The Museum of Fictional Literary Artifacts, accessed September 27, 2023, https://mfla.omeka.net/items/show/275.