Cassy fears moving to Shropshire after she and Tom marry, because it would mean living far from her family. Later, when she does not marry Tom, the fact that her family circle remains unbroken comforts her but also constrains her. Likewise, Jane seems to relish and also chaff in her role as spinster daughter.
What are the upsides and downsides of having such a close-knit family for Cassy and for Jane? How does the much older Cassandra view these family ties that bind?