CB actually said it.
Posted by Mark on October 09, 1997 at 13:27:44:
In response to But Mark's argument is that she had control, written by Ann on October 09, 1997 at 12:05:48
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] There comes a point in the novel where Jane knows she has a rich uncle, who is leaving everything to her. Instead of trying to follow this lead and become rich--instead of taking control of her own life--she keeps wallowing in her misery. She had the power to escape her suffering, but she failed to take control. For such a strong character to do this is inconsistant. This is why I find major fault with Bronte. She threw out her character's strength when it suited her. Jane had a way out and failed to take it.
Recall Bronte's famous critism of Austen of her work being, "An accurate daguerrotyped portrait of a commonplace face; a carefully fenced, highly cultivated garden, with neat borders and delicate flowers; but no lance of a bright vivid physiognomy, no open country, no fresh air, no blue hill, no bonny beck."
Notice the word, "accurate"? Even in critising Austen, Bronte praises her for her accuracy.
Interesting, no?
Mark
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