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This chapter titled "The Man Who Hunts and Never Jumps" sheds light on a common misconception held by the non-hunting British public regarding the necessity of jumping in hunts. Contrary to popular belief, not all who partake in the hunt are inclined or required to jump over obstacles such as five-barred gates, six-foot walls, or double posts and rails. The narrative dispels the idea that hunting is synonymous with continuous leaps over formidable barriers, a notion exaggerated by stories of the Galway…-
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The chapter delves into the complex figure of the hunting parson, confronting the societal disapproval that clergymen face when indulging in the sport of hunting. The author grapples with his own conflicted feelings, recognizing the public's censure while personally struggling to see the harm in a clergyman's participation in hunting. The key argument against clerical hunting—that it consumes time that should be devoted to parish duties—falls flat to the author, who counters that clergymen, living in…
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In this chapter, the author contrasts the master of hounds described in Jorrocks' anecdotes with the traditional, prestigious role of English hunt leadership. Describing Mr. Jorrocks as a stopgap figure, someone who fills the role out of necessity rather than nobility, the text quickly parts ways with this image to delve into the idealized figure of the master of hounds. This ideal master is depicted as a well-off, integral figure in English country life, often a longstanding county resident or a wealthy…
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Invoking the guidance of deities and the wisdom of Orion, the narrator embarks on the daunting task of imparting the nuances of fox-hunting, an art that transcends mere instruction, relying heavily on natural aptitude and hands-on experience. The essence of the pursuit, underscored by the indispensability of hounds in chasing the elusive fox, sets the stage for an elaborate discourse on the sport’s fundamentals, particularly targeting novices eager to immerse themselves in this tradition-steeped…
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Rejected by medical journals, George Dedlow's narrative unfolds the extraordinary and psychical journey of his life, particularly during and after the Civil War. Being a physician's son with aspirations to partner with his father, George's path takes a detour as the Civil War ignites. With medical studies interrupted and propelled by necessity and sense of duty, he joins the army as an assistant surgeon. Dedlow's service is marked by his eventual transition into active combat roles, leading to a grievous…-
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Such unparalleled freeness on your part would have been to open all the recesses of my past life to your inspection. Very likely you were right; but, I don’t know how it is, I never was a man that could make a clean breast of it, and tell everything, even to the dearest friend that ever lived. There are certain matters I somehow can’t bring my mind to lay bare to anybody; not, perhaps, because they are more shameful or more selfish than such matters commonly are, but they are mine—mine only—if…-
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The first chapter of *The Tenant of Wildfell Hall* by Anne Brontë sets the scene for the narrative through its protagonist, Gilbert Markham, who shares insights into his life, family, and newfound curiosity about the mysterious Mrs. Graham. In 1827, in a small shire where Gilbert inherits his father's role as a gentleman farmer, he expresses inner conflicts between his ambitions and his obligations to uphold traditional values. Despite his mother's encouragement, his father's dying wish influences him to…
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The second chapter of "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall" titled "An Interview" begins with the narrator, Gilbert Markham, reflecting joyfully on the restoration of his friendship with his listener, eager to continue sharing his story. The story picks up on a Tuesday following the last mentioned Sunday in October of 1827. Markham was out hunting near Linden-Car with his dog and gun but, finding no game, he turned his attention to hunting hawks and carrion-crows around the steep and rugged terrain of Wildfell, a…
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Chapter 3 of "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall" by Anne Brontë opens with the unexpected visit of Mrs. Graham to Linden-Car, challenging the preconceptions of Rose and other local residents about the reclusive new tenant of Wildfell Hall. Mrs. Graham explains that her delay in returning visits was due to her unwillingness to leave her son, Arthur, behind, emphasizing her close bond with him which borders on overprotection in the eyes of others. This protective nature elicits criticism from Mrs. Markham, who…
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The fourth chapter of "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall" by Anne Brontë, titled "The Party", recounts events surrounding a gathering hosted on the 5th of November. The narrative unfolds with the absence of Mrs. Graham, a decision which apparently promoted a more relaxed and jovial atmosphere among the attendees. The narrator's mother, despite her warm and sociable demeanor, inadvertently pressures her guests into conforming to her hospitable expectations, often pushing them beyond their comfort zones in…
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