imagery in Villette

IMAGERY IN VILLETTE Throughout Villette there can be found many examples of Bronte's use of imagery to portray the feelings and emotions of her characters. Many episodes in the novel involve friction between individuals and even within the individuals themselves, the imagery employed helps the reader to understand many of these conflicts more clearly. The narrator (and protagonist) Lucy Snowe often uses imagery, especially animal imagery, to describe the varying characteristics of those around her. …

…course marks the end of the ‘fiery' M.Paul. Appearance and reality are much talked about themes in Villette and it is partly due to techniques such as the ones mentioned here that keep the air of mystery and intrigue surrounding the novel today.  BIBLIOGRAPHY The Madwoman in the Attic SM Gilbert and S Gubar (New Haven and London Yale University Press) Villette C Bronte edited by M Smith and H Rosengarten (Oxford World's Classics 1998)