Thread: New Leaf November 2019 Discussion • The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontė
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Old 11-22-2019, 01:07 PM   #89
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Originally Posted by fantasyfan View Post
This is why Brontė now brings in the Hargrave episode and spends some time on it. It is to be a test for Helen. She is filled with such fury that Hargrave believes her vulnerable to seduction. The chess game is a striking image of his view of her situation and the relationship that he thinks he can achieve. Passing the test strengthens Helen and helps her to focus her energies in a positive way.
The chess game was one of my favorite scenes, actually. It is one of the few things that I felt aged well.
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