“For a century and a half, people have wondered what factors - genetic and environmental - were especially significant in the evolution of the Bronte genius. Part of the answer lies, I believe, in the physical, emotional, intellectual and religious… — Marianne Thormählen Copy Share Image
“No heroine in Charlotte and Anne Bronte's fiction omits this duty, even in times of danger and perturbation of mind; but most of them… — Marianne Thormählen Copy Share
“For a century and a half, people have wondered what factors - genetic and environmental - were especially significant in the evolution of the… — Marianne Thormählen Copy Share
“To Lucy Snowe, 'Romanism' is 'a great mixed image of gold and clay', and the latter quality is particularly evident in the bartering deals… — Marianne Thormählen Copy Share
“Such an attitude presupposes confidence in one's own power to search for and recognize the truth, as well as trust in the truth to… — Marianne Thormählen Copy Share
“Pere Silas in Villette marshals his forces with considerable skill and subtlety. Although he claims to be momentarily taken aback by the young woman… — Marianne Thormahlen Copy Share
“It will be clear from instances like these that Jane and Helen withstand temptation not because they are 'good girls', to quote Winnifrith's designation… — Marianne Thormählen Copy Share
