I have enjoyed your Bronte Society videos. I loved Helen's defense of her manner of raising her son. She is such a strong and memorable character. Sure of her own opinions, willing to share them if pushed, and determined to do as she sees right. That information about Branwell, in relationship to the writing of _The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, was excellent.
I’m really sad the Bronte bookclub is coming to an end 😢😢 you were a fantastic young ambassador. I hope there will be more Bronte style opportunities for you 😊💗
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall is my favourite Brontë, if not one of my favourite books ever! This was such an interesting discussion, and I've loved your Brontë Book Club videos!
This is so bittersweet. I have looked forward to hearing about TWH for over a year, but I love watching these videos. I have loved being apart of this book club. TWH, Jane Eyre, and Emily’s poetry were my favs this year. I look forward to reading Villette and The Professor. I also loved Anne’s poetry that I got to read. I hope we will still hear about the Bontes from you in the future. I am hoping I can fly to the U.K. next year in celebration of Anne.
You are the one who got me interested in Brontë sisters' books in the first place Lucy! I'm grateful that I found you last year😇. You'll do even greater projects in coming years I'm sure, and I'm excited for all of them😁😘
can we talk about how infuriating it was when Helen went back to nurse Arthur ??? I understand why she did it but I was so angry whilst reading it haha
Thanks for your incredible insights! A great unique perspective of all the characters, thanks for this one. It happens to be my favourite from the three novelists I consider to be the finest in all of English
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall is a brilliant book. It saddens me that it's not as acknowledged as her sister's books. But Charlotte refused for it to go back into print after Anne's death. When it did eventually return to print, it was heavily abridged (e.g. chapters missing and the structure of the text changed) and a lot of modern editions still use this abridged verison. What I found interesting about the book was not just the social commentary but the religious beliefs Anne wrote about. It reflects her own inner turmoil about her religous doubts and her fear that she would be one of the dammed. She appeared to have struggle with it for her entire life. As can be seen in her poem "Last Lines" written a few months before her death. But as always her belief of salvation through faith seems to cone through in the end.
@@poshgirl358 Hello, I managed to find some free to view online. For the original text go here: archive.org/details/tenantwildfellh02brongoog/page/n8/mode/2up For the abridged go here: archive.org/details/tenantofwildfell00broniala/page/n7/mode/2up The most obvious is that the first chapter start differently. The original shows a letter format but the abridged removes this. If I recall correctly the abridged keeps the end of the letter which was confusing.
People are responsible for their own actions and should not be forgiven unless they feel genuine contrition and make some attempt to apologise and make amends. Forgiving those who don't ask for it or who don't show remorse is just enabling bad behavior. It's an encouragement to further abuse. And imaging that they get a chance after death to be sorry is just trying to make yourself feel better. It has no effect on anything.
Read this once. So much emotion in the chapters when helen reveals her history and ill treatment to gilbert at the hands of her husband, arthur. Perseverance and patience eventually does pay off - helen in leaving arthur and gilbert in not giving up on his love for helen. I have only read three stories from the bronte sisters so far: wildfell hall, wuthering heights and jane eyre. I did not like jane eyre at all. It was so dry and dull.
Lucy, please do not misunderstand the tone of my comments; they are offered with gentleness. One must ask what they base their beliefs on. Is it the Bible as the Word of God revealed (my belief) or is it our own desires and preferences? I have been a reader of Scripture since my youth, and the Bible does not support the notion of universal salvation, nor of a chance for forgiveness after death to one who has rejected it in this life. This brief earthly sojourn is our 'valley of decision' in that regard. Secondly, here is an extremely important thing to understand: Heaven is not earned by being good enough. It is an undeserved gift of God's grace to be received (by faith in what Christ accomplished in his sacrifice for us on the cross). Yes, it's true that God is loving and forgiving -- that's why He sent his Son. But he is also a righteous judge of sin (whether we like it or not). We are not "inherently good", but rather in need of a Savior -- or Saviour ;). Lastly, Helen's quote imagines a type of purgatory, which is another idea found nowhere in the Scriptures. Cheers, every good wish, and thank you for your videos.
Is there salvation and a way to Heaven dispite our actions? Yes. In one Name. Jesus Christ. He came to earth in the body of a man to take our sins and punishments unto Himself and give us the gift of His Righteousness and Grace. This Eternal Atonement was bought for us with His Blood and the only thing left for us to do is believe and receive.
How unjust. That you can do all manner of evil to others in your life but if you just believe in God you can then escape justice and live in heaven for eternity. What kind of person wants that to be true?
I have enjoyed your Bronte Society videos. I loved Helen's defense of her manner of raising her son. She is such a strong and memorable character. Sure of her own opinions, willing to share them if pushed, and determined to do as she sees right. That information about Branwell, in relationship to the writing of _The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, was excellent.
I’m really sad the Bronte bookclub is coming to an end 😢😢 you were a fantastic young ambassador. I hope there will be more Bronte style opportunities for you 😊💗
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall is my favourite Brontë, if not one of my favourite books ever! This was such an interesting discussion, and I've loved your Brontë Book Club videos!
This is so bittersweet. I have looked forward to hearing about TWH for over a year, but I love watching these videos. I have loved being apart of this book club. TWH, Jane Eyre, and Emily’s poetry were my favs this year. I look forward to reading Villette and The Professor. I also loved Anne’s poetry that I got to read.
I hope we will still hear about the Bontes from you in the future.
I am hoping I can fly to the U.K. next year in celebration of Anne.
You are the one who got me interested in Brontë sisters' books in the first place Lucy! I'm grateful that I found you last year😇.
You'll do even greater projects in coming years I'm sure, and I'm excited for all of them😁😘
I'm so sad this is the last video!!!!! I have Jane Eyre on my TBR this month!
can we talk about how infuriating it was when Helen went back to nurse Arthur ??? I understand why she did it but I was so angry whilst reading it haha
Interesting and thought provoking discussion. Thank you :0)
Thanks for your incredible insights! A great unique perspective of all the characters, thanks for this one. It happens to be my favourite from the three novelists I consider to be the finest in all of English
Thank you very much for sharing this interesting book review!
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall is a brilliant book. It saddens me that it's not as acknowledged as her sister's books. But Charlotte refused for it to go back into print after Anne's death. When it did eventually return to print, it was heavily abridged (e.g. chapters missing and the structure of the text changed) and a lot of modern editions still use this abridged verison.
What I found interesting about the book was not just the social commentary but the religious beliefs Anne wrote about. It reflects her own inner turmoil about her religous doubts and her fear that she would be one of the dammed. She appeared to have struggle with it for her entire life. As can be seen in her poem "Last Lines" written a few months before her death. But as always her belief of salvation through faith seems to cone through in the end.
Hi, could you please share the link of the original and unabridged version of the book..thanks
@@poshgirl358 Hello, I managed to find some free to view online. For the original text go here:
archive.org/details/tenantwildfellh02brongoog/page/n8/mode/2up
For the abridged go here:
archive.org/details/tenantofwildfell00broniala/page/n7/mode/2up
The most obvious is that the first chapter start differently. The original shows a letter format but the abridged removes this. If I recall correctly the abridged keeps the end of the letter which was confusing.
@@poshgirl358 This Web page goes into more detail about the two versions if you're interested:
www.mick-armitage.staff.shef.ac.uk/anne/mutilate.html
Excellent video! As always! 😊💗 Loved this series SO much! Will definitely be rewatching.
I'll miss these videos!
Thanks for the intro to TWH, I'm starting it in a week.
People are responsible for their own actions and should not be forgiven unless they feel genuine contrition and make some attempt to apologise and make amends.
Forgiving those who don't ask for it or who don't show remorse is just enabling bad behavior. It's an encouragement to further abuse.
And imaging that they get a chance after death to be sorry is just trying to make yourself feel better. It has no effect on anything.
Just finished the book and can't over it 😭 it was so gooood
Read this once. So much emotion in the chapters when helen reveals her history and ill treatment to gilbert at the hands of her husband, arthur.
Perseverance and patience eventually does pay off - helen in leaving arthur and gilbert in not giving up on his love for helen.
I have only read three stories from the bronte sisters so far: wildfell hall, wuthering heights and jane eyre. I did not like jane eyre at all. It was so dry and dull.
😘❤🥰
Why do you leave this conversation.
Lucy, please do not misunderstand the tone of my comments; they are offered with gentleness. One must ask what they base their beliefs on. Is it the Bible as the Word of God revealed (my belief) or is it our own desires and preferences? I have been a reader of Scripture since my youth, and the Bible does not support the notion of universal salvation, nor of a chance for forgiveness after death to one who has rejected it in this life. This brief earthly sojourn is our 'valley of decision' in that regard. Secondly, here is an extremely important thing to understand: Heaven is not earned by being good enough. It is an undeserved gift of God's grace to be received (by faith in what Christ accomplished in his sacrifice for us on the cross). Yes, it's true that God is loving and forgiving -- that's why He sent his Son. But he is also a righteous judge of sin (whether we like it or not). We are not "inherently good", but rather in need of a Savior -- or Saviour ;). Lastly, Helen's quote imagines a type of purgatory, which is another idea found nowhere in the Scriptures. Cheers, every good wish, and thank you for your videos.
Is there salvation and a way to Heaven dispite our actions? Yes. In one Name. Jesus Christ. He came to earth in the body of a man to take our sins and punishments unto Himself and give us the gift of His Righteousness and Grace. This Eternal Atonement was bought for us with His Blood and the only thing left for us to do is believe and receive.
How unjust. That you can do all manner of evil to others in your life but if you just believe in God you can then escape justice and live in heaven for eternity.
What kind of person wants that to be true?