Charlotte Bronte sketch

[bohemianbanshee]

http://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/oct/26/charlotte-bronte-sketch-identified-self-portrait

I found this so interesting. Until bronzino bought it up recently, I never thought about a lot of Jane Eyre being autobiographical, but I can see now how that could be the case. She was much more attractive than the self portrait, if that's what it was, but I

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[bronzino]

Definitely a blending of fiction and autobiography/personal issues. Lowood just for the first example - the school and the horrible conditions there is very similar to what it was like at the school Charlotte and her sisters were sent to, which is documented

[bohemianbanshee]

It does seem like the novel was an outpouring of herself in so many ways, like you say. I knew it must be, to some degree, with all the passion she put into it, but didn't realize how much. I did read about the school similarity somewhere.

All the Bronte sisters seem to have had a combination of strong passions and intense frustrations with their life circumstances. I can see how it would be extremely frustrating to grow up an intelligent, opinionated woman at that time without money, family position, or great beauty. Becoming a governess was basically the only option for them, similar to the young women who became schoolteachers in 19th century rural America.

[bronzino]

Yeah.. talking of strong passions, I was just reading about Emily Bronte and her dog.. it's kind of shocking :o https://mimimatthews.com/2015/11/12/emily-bronte-and-her-dog-keeper/... )

[bohemianbanshee]

Yeah, the story about her beating her beloved pet was pretty shocking to me.

I haven't read Villette, actually. Probably I should check it out, when I have the time. Thanks for the recommendation.

I do believe in telepathy, and things like that, so that part isn't shocking to me. I've experienced that kind of thing at times.

Lol about Wilson threatening to sue. Guilty conscience.