Too long Quote by Mil Millington
““Just think of Emily Bronte, for example: psychotically bookish - but was there ever a woman screaming out so loudly for a good f***ing? I even suspect that's why Wuthering Heights carries on decades too long rather than sensibly drawing the curtains a little after Cathy's death. It was Bronte saying, 'Look - I'm simply going to keep on writing this stuff until someone comes and shags me raw.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, 2015
A critique of how Brontë’s intense emotional expression is often suppressed by literary expectations, highlighting the raw passion in her work.
In simple terms: Brontë’s fierce passion is often downplayed.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and value raw emotional honesty.
Themes
literary criticism
gender
emotions
authorship
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
analytical
commentary
When to use this quote
- academic discussion
- book clubs
- creative writing workshops
Key Concepts
feminist critique
authorial voice
censorship
Questions to Reflect On
- How does societal expectation shape the reception of passionate female authors?
- What can we learn from embracing raw emotional expression?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the broader cultural context of the era.
![“How a human being could have attempted such a book [Wuthering Heights] as the present without committing suicide before he had finished a dozen chapters, is a mystery. It is a compound of vulgar depravity and unnatural horrors.” quote by George R. Graham](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8e9/george-r-graham-239616_bad-reviews_how-a-human-being-could-have-attempted-s_1979062.jpg)
