Jess H
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Trudy Brasure:
Hi Trudy! I truly loved and adored your two novels, and I enjoyed reading John and Margaret's relationship develop! It was interesting because upon reading some reviews, they have described John within your books as non-canon because he was too 'lovey dovey'. Which confused me, because Mr. Thornton is a very passionate person when it comes to Margaret. Was is your opinion? Thankyou and hope for your reply soon!
Trudy Brasure
Hi Jess, thanks for reading my books and for asking a question!
I was surprised to find that some people expected John to be broody and reserved even after he wins Margaret.
Except for the final three pages, Gaskell's John Thornton spends the entire book in some form of frustration due to Margaret's indifference or rejection of him. But he's hardly emotionally reserved, although he must suppress the expression of his feelings.
Thornton's longing for Margaret is intense. He aches to be able to touch her, to feel her arms around him. He can barely function at times for the desperate anguish he feels. This is a man who wants to love and be loved! I can't imagine his love for her being tepid or casual.
There are just too many instances in the original book that shows how intense John Thornton's emotions are. I haven't found a literary hero more passionately in love than John Thornton.
(I've also answered you at MoreThanThornton.com)
I was surprised to find that some people expected John to be broody and reserved even after he wins Margaret.
Except for the final three pages, Gaskell's John Thornton spends the entire book in some form of frustration due to Margaret's indifference or rejection of him. But he's hardly emotionally reserved, although he must suppress the expression of his feelings.
Thornton's longing for Margaret is intense. He aches to be able to touch her, to feel her arms around him. He can barely function at times for the desperate anguish he feels. This is a man who wants to love and be loved! I can't imagine his love for her being tepid or casual.
There are just too many instances in the original book that shows how intense John Thornton's emotions are. I haven't found a literary hero more passionately in love than John Thornton.
(I've also answered you at MoreThanThornton.com)
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Cheryl Wilcox
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will you do a 3rd book on John and Margaret? gramasherry21@gmail.com
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