In search of the Brontes Part 1 - 4/6

A documentary produced by BBC in 2003 and broadcasted by the TV channel of Greek Parliament.
Directed by Samira Osmar. Program Consultant: Juliet Barker.

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[ksotikoula]

Instead she wrote back to tell him she appreciated the spirit of his advice which resembled that of her father and informed him it will not be wasted and will be remembered for ever. He liked her response so much that he invited her to come and meet him whenever she went to the Lakes.

[ksotikoula]

Sadly, when Charlotte became famous and did go to the lakes, Southey had died. His son asked Charlotte to give him his father's letter to her for biographical reasons. She did send it, but kindly requested it back when he had copied it, because she said it was very important to her.

[luckieO7]

brava! Some things do not change though the seasons pass.

Women are still liberated by stories of, holding out for

something worth while.Despite the fact that others try to convince

them otherwise.

[guv859]

A bit of poetic licence re. Branwell's striking out of his own image (in company), but this is still a superior upload. Thanks again,.

[ksotikoula]

I don't think anyone could hold back CB from writing if she wanted to. To say something like this is like undermining her personality and determination. I can imagine her even slipping from her bed at nights "like wild restless animal" in order to create and invent if she had no time during the day. Arthur was "her dear boy" (which means she was the more powerful in that relationship) and as he loved her so much she would not have much difficulty over-persuading him had she needed to do thus.

[iamme611]

This is good to know. I know he told Charlotte that he thought the critics might accuse the book of being like Jane Eyre. Charlotte liked feedback so maybe this was a good thing? I would hate to think N told C that to keep her from writing it.

[ksotikoula]

About Emma he said that they never had a deal with Charlotte that she would stop writing after their marriage.On the contrary they often talked about her literary career&she read him the manuscript,which shows she meant to make him part of her intellectual life.She clearly intended to continue writing.

Poor Nicholls said about rumors of her being unhappy with him:I should have thought that her own words written from her deathbed had made such a statement incredible but I am told that it exists.

[ksotikoula]

I agree. I believe a more concrete relationship with a person who's truly yours can efface in a degree a more incorporeal one. She'd never forget Heger&her previous experiences but much of the pain of unrequited love must have subsided. It's a wonderful thing to feel you're loved&I'm glad he showed her there's a side of love that's not necessarily painful. I wish only she had time to write about it. Maybe he was to be her next hero. Their story was very romantic. He fought a lot to get the girl!

[iamme611]

True. It is possible Nichollas was able to finally give her the physical/sexual connection with a man she seemed to yearn for. This connection can make people very happy. ;)

[ksotikoula]

I'd be more interested in learning what Charlotte wrote to Mary, because I'm sure her letters would be more revealing&original. Mary had a strong mind&spoke candidly something that would make Charlotte share more intellectual opinions than with the prude&simpleminded Ellen.She says to Ellen she should not write to anyone letters like this apart from Mary who is "as mad as I am".

How stupid of Branwell to reject such a woman!

I really like her even though I don't always agree with her :)

[ksotikoula]

CB was attracted to intellectual men but she could love affectionate simple people too,as her friendship to Ellen suggests.Her last letters show she really loved her husband&also her bequeathing her property to him despite their pre-wedding financial arrangement-where all should go to her father or her children-is another proof.They had a common love for nature&animals&he made her feel safe.She comments her health improved after her marriage&felt a "kind&ceaseless protection ever surround her".