In what way did the 18th-century philosophical and popular focus on sensibility influence the evolution of the novel?

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Both prioritized romantic love as a central theme.Both highlighted logical reasoning instead of emotional experience.Both stressed the significance of empathy and personal emotions.Both portrayed the aristocracy negatively.

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The 18th-century emphasis on sensibility, like the novel, underscored the value of empathy and individual emotional experience, shaping the narrative focus on personal feelings and sympathy.