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Resistance and Reconciliation of Children in George Eliot’s Novels

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  • Tahira Jabeen

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In 19th century England, fathers were considered the owner of the family estate where they were to decide everything regarding their children, but the children did not always welcome these decisions. This study uncovers, with the help of comprehensive and interdisciplinary supporting literary, social, and historical resources about and from the 19th century, Eliot’s presentation of the resistance of these children, the conflicts they have with their fathers, and finds out if the resistance of these children is justifiable in the context of the period. It also explores how these children come back to reconcile with their fathers emotionally and physically. It is concluded that all these children are inclined to leave home because they have conflicts with their fathers; however, they have to return to their roots, and therefore also to their fathers and embrace them. It is George Eliot’s belief that she keeps her characters attached to the family.

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  • Tahira Jabeen, 2024. "Resistance and Reconciliation of Children in George Eliot’s Novels," SAGE Open, , vol. 14(1), pages 21582440241, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:sagope:v:14:y:2024:i:1:p:21582440241235461
    DOI: 10.1177/21582440241235461
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