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The 'Tenant of Wildfell Hall' is a conservative text, presenting in the figure of Helen Graham a model of Christian resignation. To what extent do you agree with this statement? In your answer you should consider: * Brontë's criticism of Victorian society * The figure of Helen Graham * Narrative methods * Religious belief * Critical views (particularly feminist criticism) 'The Tenant of Wildfell Hall' may seem to be a conservative text at first, but it can also be considered as quite a radical text at the same time. Anne Brontë has a strong Christian ethos running throughout this novel and her main character Helen Graham stresses the importance of faith and righteousness throughout, with strong ideas of judgement and retribution after death. Helen may seem a model of Christian resignation. She puts up with much suffering and heartache in her life; she falls victim to her husband's adultery, degrading behavior and continuous cruelty and maltreatment. It...

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