According to Austen's use of the word, the statement that best shows sensibility is declaring your affection for someone in a crowd of people. In "Sense and Sensibility", Jane Austen writes about Elinor, the older sister, who represents 'sense' and Marianne, her younger sister, who represents 'sensibility'. This dichotomy is represented by these two main characters, who embody reason and impulsiveness. Marianne openly proclaims her affection for Willoughby.
