Accept me Quote by Charlotte Bronte
“You — you strange — you almost unearthly thing! — I love as my own flesh. You — poor and obscure, and small and plain as you are — I entreat to accept me as a husband.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Jane Eyre, Charlotte Brontë, 1847
The speaker expresses deep, paradoxical love for someone both extraordinary and ordinary, pleading for marriage despite perceived flaws.
In simple terms: Loving someone despite imperfections and asking for commitment.
Key Takeaway
Embrace love fully, even when it feels strange.
Themes
love
marriage
selfacceptance
paradox
vulnerability
Mood
passionate
conflicted
hopeful
Type
literary
romantic
personal
When to use this quote
- courtship
- personal confession
- family expectations
- self‑worth
- social norms
Key Concepts
romanticism
identity
social class
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you accept love that feels both familiar and alien?
- How do you reconcile idealized love with reality?
A Different Perspective
The appeal may overlook practical compatibility and societal constraints.
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