Tag: North and South
Una Duessa: Margaret’s Duality in Mr. Thornton’s Eyes
Mr. Thornton repeatedly dreams of Margaret as Una Duessa in Elizabeth Gaskell’s North and South. He dreamt…
Margaret Hale, John Thornton: An Enduring Love
As seen through the eyes of Margaret Hale, John Thornton, the hero of Elizabeth Gaskell’s novel North…
Paying Homage to Gaskell’s Concerns About Women’s Issues
Every time is a good time for classical literature especially those addressing women’s issues, a hot topic…
No Broad Shoulders? No Romance.
I nearly zapped a historical romance out of my iPad in exasperation, while reading it one evening….
Realism in Romance Novels?
Romance novels are escapist fare. We read them to be entertained. Or to have a few delicious…
The Kiss On The Train Platform: Gaskell’s North and South
Thornton lifts Margaret’s bowed head gently and with great tenderness, touches his lips to hers. But that’s…
Feminism in Victorian Novels: Gaskell’s North and South
Feminism in Victorian Novels? Impossible. Not when the status of women placed them just a bit above…
Delectable Dishes in Hello, My Love!
Delectable dishes play a more prominent role in Hello, My Love than they do in the 19th-century…
Grief is for the Living: Death in Gaskell’s North and South
Grief is for the Living. Those left behind when a loved one dies know this. In Elizabeth…