Emily Bronte Research Paper

Emily Brontë was born on July 30, 1818, in Yorkshire, England. She is best known for her publication of the mesmerizing novel, Wuthering Heights, and numerous poems along with it. She remained at her home mostly-very seldom left, and endured a rather quiet life. She was, however, a prolific reader and read aloud to her sister, Charlotte and brother, Bramwell- who later died of tuberculosis. Emily and Charlotte- both had powerful imaginations. She filled their childhoods with games and vibrant stories, growing closer and closer in their relationship because of it. Emily began to write poetry and developed into an amazing author; some of her earliest works include prose poems and even earlier fictional stories titled Gondal, which focused on childhood memories of hers. But her only book published was the highly acclaimed Wuthering Heights which, unfortunately, was only recognized decades later under her pseudonym, Ellis Bell.

This was the particular reason for her usage of a pseudonym. It was an era in which education among women was perhaps more encouraged, but having too much of it was considered “offputting” or “unfeminine.” Though these restrictions were very significant and difficult to alter, Emily was in no way associated with the role of a respectable Victorian lady: she didn’t really fit in. Her friend circle remained mostly within her family, and she had a difficult time associating with others, so she stayed in isolation most of her life, shrouded from the world around her. But she enjoyed it. In fact, she preferred this life over a social, outgoing