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Vogue Quiz Asks Readers Which Dashwood Sister They Are

publication · 2026-09-24

Vogue published a personality quiz titled "Which Dashwood Sister Are You?" that invites readers to determine their alignment with the Dashwood sisters from Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. The quiz, presented by Estée Lauder, poses multiple-choice questions about personal traits and preferences, with answer options corresponding to Elinor, Marianne, or the youngest sister. The accompanying text notes that Austen's first published novel focuses on the elder Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, and their contrasting personalities—one governed by sense, the other by sensibility—as well as their marriages. Daisy Edgar-Jones, who plays Elinor in Georgia Oakley's forthcoming adaptation, told British Vogue that the story "really feels like a love story between sisters." The article describes Elinor as the eldest, characterized by "a strength of understanding, and coolness of judgment," and as someone who knows how to govern her strong feelings. Marianne, the middle daughter, is "sensible and clever; but eager in every thing," with sorrows and joys that "could have no moderation," and is "generous, amiable, interesting" but "every thing but prudent." The youngest daughter is "good-humored" and "well disposed," but at 13 is more of an observer than a main character—for now. The quiz does not specify a publication date beyond its appearance on Vogue's website.

Key facts

  • Vogue published a personality quiz titled "Which Dashwood Sister Are You?"
  • The quiz is presented by Estée Lauder.
  • It asks readers to identify with Elinor, Marianne, or the youngest Dashwood sister.
  • Jane Austen's first published novel, Sense and Sensibility, centers on the elder Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne.
  • Daisy Edgar-Jones plays Elinor in Georgia Oakley's forthcoming adaptation of the book.
  • Edgar-Jones told British Vogue that the story "really feels like a love story between sisters."
  • Elinor is described as having "a strength of understanding, and coolness of judgment" and knowing how to govern her feelings.
  • Marianne is described as "sensible and clever; but eager in every thing," with sorrows and joys that "could have no moderation," and as "generous, amiable, interesting" but "every thing but prudent."
  • The youngest daughter is "good-humored" and "well disposed," but at 13 is more of an observer than a main character.

Entities

Artists

  • Jane Austen
  • Daisy Edgar-Jones
  • Georgia Oakley
  • Elinor Dashwood
  • Marianne Dashwood

Institutions

  • Vogue
  • British Vogue
  • Estée Lauder

Locations

  • Barton Cottage

Sources