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The Tenant of Wildfell Hall


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The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Bronte, tells the story of young Helen Graham's disastrous marriage to the dashing drunkard Arthur Huntingdon-said to be modeled on the author's brother Branwell-and her flight from him to the seclusion of Wildfell Hall. Pursued by Gilbert Markham, who is in love with her, Graham refuses him and, by way of explanation, gives him her journal. There he reads of her wretched married life. Eventually, after Huntingdon's death, they marry.

Anne Bronte's second but last novel, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall was first published in 1848 under the pseudonym of Acton Bell, and was an immediate success. It is now considered to be the one of the first feminist novels.

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Summary

Chapter 1: The Ferndean Manuscript

* Helen Graham arrives at Wildfell Hall with her young son, Arthur, seeking refuge from an unknown pursuer.
* She becomes a tenant of Mr. Lawrence, the owner of the nearby Grassdale Manor.
* Lawrence and his mother are initially suspicious of Helen, but they eventually warm to her.

Chapter 2: The First Key

* Helen begins writing a secret manuscript in which she reveals her past.
* She recollects her unhappy marriage to Arthur Huntingdon, who was abusive and unfaithful.
* She describes her desperate attempts to protect herself and Arthur from his violent nature.

Chapter 3: The Second Key

* Helen recounts how she met Gilbert Markham, a kind and compassionate neighbor who offered her friendship and support.
* Huntingdon became jealous of Markham and falsely accused Helen of having an affair with him.
* Helen fled Wildfell Hall with Arthur, determined to escape her husband's tyranny.

Chapter 4: The Third Key

* Helen continues her narrative, describing her struggles as a single mother.
* She faced financial hardship and social isolation but remained determined to provide a better life for Arthur.
* Markham continued to be a supportive friend, offering her advice and encouragement.

Chapter 5: The Fourth Key

* Huntingdon tracked Helen down and attempted to regain custody of Arthur.
* Helen refused, citing her husband's violent and abusive nature.
* A legal battle ensued, leading to a tense confrontation between Huntingdon and Markham.

Chapter 6: The Last Key

* Huntingdon is killed in an accident, and Helen is finally free from his tyranny.
* She and Markham are able to live openly and happily together, providing a loving and supportive environment for Arthur.
* Helen's manuscript ends with a message of hope and resilience, urging others to stand up to injustice and seek freedom from oppression.

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