those gentlemen

Winnifred 2022-04-19 09:02:59

Mr.Thornton is probably the perfect incarnation. He is handsome in appearance, restrained, and determined. Compared with Mr. Darcy, he is not from a wealthy background. He has suffered from childhood and depends on his own efforts. As a businessman, I refuse to speculate, not only because of the death of my father, but more importantly because I am worried that if it fails, the workers in the factory will also lose their livelihoods. In order to portray the protagonist, the author may be beneficial to dilute the class contradictions. Thornton is too kind in some places, but such a kind but never publicized person is really likable.

Margaret left Milton, and Thornton watched her leave from the window and said, "look back, look back at me." The shot wasn't given to Margaret, probably not looking back. So humble, so touching. She was rejected by Margaret after the confession, knowing that she would not fall for him, and still respected her and believed in her, even after midnight misunderstood her brother's relationship with her.
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Henry, as Margaret's admirer, silently guarded and helped her from beginning to end. When Henry and Thornton made their love proposal to Margaret, Margaret acted almost exactly the same. Too bad Henry didn't have Thornton's luck. The most rare thing is that when Margaret and Thornton finally met at the train station and exchanged heartfelt feelings, Henry left very quietly and alone. The so-called true love does not know how to possess it. It is when you see the other person happy that you will be happy.
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Mr. Bell was a close friend of Margaret's father, a Cambridge professor who never married. Taking care of her after her parents passed away, Bell was a little shocked when Bell expressed to Margaret that he wanted Margaret to take care of him too. Sure enough, the heroines of the TV series are all killed by young and old. But Bell knew it was impossible, just asking as a joke. He also said that he had little time and would go to Argentina to recuperate and transfer all his property to Margaret. Mr. Bell is probably the gospel arranged by the author. In fictional stories, a large amount of wealth will be dropped when the protagonist is helpless, so that people can live happily together. That's why Margaret can invest in Thornton's defunct textile factory and keep the fairy tale going.
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Nicholas Higgins strictly speaking can not be defined as a gentleman, but admirable. The history of early capitalist development is also the history of blood and tears of the working class. Beth's death is just a representative of the tragic fate of many textile workers. The early development of the union was also full of hardships. Nicholas volunteered to take on the responsibility of taking care of the six children, and asked Thornton to give him a job for the child to put down his self-esteem, and the fatherly love for the Beth sisters in the play is really touching.
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Many people will compare "Pride and Prejudice" with "South and North", indeed "South and North" is also a story about "Pride and Prejudice" by the hero and heroine. The latter adds more social factors and background, while the former is more to show the wit, humor and rural style of the characters' dialogue.

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North & South quotes

  • Hannah Thornton: A mother's love holds fast and forever. A girl's love is like a puff of smoke - it changes with every wind.

  • Margaret Hale: I wish I could tell you how lonely I am. How cold and harsh it is here. Everywhere there is conflict and unkindness. I think God has forsaken this place. I believe I have seen hell and it's white, it's snow-white.