During the conversation, Willoughby wants to make amends for all the trouble he caused onto Marianne. He wants her to know that he truly loves her and that he is only married to Miss Grey for her money. He says his heart still belongs to Marianne and that he does not actually love his current wife. By Willoughby stating these things does not fully justify his actions but surely makes for a good apology. In this sense it does put him on the more positive side of the current situation. The significance of Austen making Willoughby talk to Elinor roots from the beginning of the novel. Elinor never lets her emotions get the best of her when coming to a decision unlike Marianne. Marianne’s mind would of been clouded with all her emotions that she would have more of a rash decision when talking to him. She is not in full control of her emotions like Elinor. In the end of the conversation however, Elinor does show pity towards Willoughby and is willing to convey the message of forgiveness to Marianne. She confesses that she now thinks that he is a better man than before his arrival. I feel like Elinor’s decision does give us a better impression of Willoughby than if she didn’t forgive him. This is because we have learned that she has creates a strong rational reason in which we can trust.