Introduction of Dashwood Family After the death of their father, Mrs. Dashwood and her daughters are forced to leave Norland Park due to the greediness of John's wife, Fanny. Elinor is saddened by leaving behind Edward whom she has feelings for. Sir John Middleton provides a cottage at Barton park where Marianne meets Willoughby.
Romantic Entanglements and Revelations Marianne becomes infatuated with Willoughby who later reveals his true character as a seducer with a sorted past involving Eliza and Colonel Brandon informs Elinor about it. Lucy confesses her secret engagement with Edward causing turmoil in relationships. The sisters' hopes shatter when they discover Willoughby's marriage to Miss Gray.