Bronte Sisters Flashcards
style charlotte
long narrative poem and dramatic monologue
Death Charlotte
Lost older sisters Elizabeth and Maria, mother, anne
Edgy style Charlotte
contain visionary and romantic poet figures but also satrizes the romantic conception of the poet as a self inspired original genius
Themes charlotte
Death: death brings unknown which is more welcome than the agony of existence. Wishes anne could have died sooner to spare all the pain of her illness.
Grief: Vies it as a necessary element of life which must be processed and handled w great care and attention, death ultimate release of sorrow.
Religion: Acknowledges gods power without denying parts of her existence, doesn’t dwell on judgement after death.
Emily influences
No close friends, mysticism and solitude outdoors
