Read the excerpt below and answer the question. '“…the more i know of the world, the more am i convinced that i shall never see a man whom i can really love. i require so much! he must have all edward's virtues, and his person and manner must ornament his goodness with every possible charm.”' (chapter 3, p. 7) which statement best describes the above excerpt? this statement is symbolic because elinor does not allow herself to fall in love. this statement is ironic because marianne falls deeply in love with willoughby shortly thereafter. this statement is ironic because edward does not possess any sensible virtues. this statement is symbolic because willoughby is not very charming at first and thus might become charming.