The romance between Edward and Elinor is, for many, the heart of Sense and Sensibility, and Edward’s proposal serves as the climax of the 2008 MASTERPIECE adaptation of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility. From the moment Edward arrives at the cottage, there is a palpable sense of suspense. As the scene unfolds—Edward declares his love and Elinor accepts amidst tears of joy—the happiness that the characters experience is so real and powerful that we find ourselves cheering them on.