This study examines the representation of masculinity in Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility through the theoretical lens of R.W. Connell's concept of masculinity. By analyzing the novel's portrayal of different forms of masculinity within the context of 19th-century English society, the research aims to shed light on how Austen constructs and critiques dominant ideals of manhood. Drawing upon Connell's theory, which posits that certain expressions of masculinity are elevated as normative while others are marginalized, the study investigates how Sense and Sensibility reflects and challenges these hegemonic masculine ideals. Through a close reading of the novel, the study explores the ways in which Austen's work engages with and disrupts the dominant conceptions of masculinity prevalent in 19th-century England. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of how literature can serve as a lens for examining the social construction and negotiation of gender norms, particularly within the context of the Victorian era.
