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In September 1848, after several years of declining health, he died from tuberculosis at age 31. By contextualizing Branwell’s story within these broader societal trends, we gain insight into how external expectations can internalize as self-destructive behaviors.

In conclusion, Branwell Brontë’s alcohol dependency was not merely a personal failing but a symptom of societal pressures that left him trapped between unattainable expectations and harsh realities.

But I wish it would please God to spare me not only for Papa's and Charlotte's sakes, but because I long to do some good in the world before I leave it. Emily was 17 and it was her first time away from Haworth since Cowan Bridge. Unlike his sisters, who channeled their struggles into enduring works of literature, Branwell’s talents were overshadowed by his inability to overcome his dependency.

In the 19th century, alcohol consumption was prevalent, but Branwell’s dependency was extreme. When Patrick Brontë arrived, many people in the parish were unemployed. They chose nineteen poems by Charlotte and twenty-one each by Anne and Emily. Conditions changed as the textile industry grew, with mills built along the River Worth.

Food was often scarce, sometimes just porridge, leading to vitamin deficiencies.

He reportedly drank quantities of gin and brandy daily, a habit that exacerbated his physical and mental decline. The cause of death was likely tuberculosis, possibly made worse by typhoid fever (due to poor sanitation in Haworth) and severe morning sickness from her early pregnancy.

The first biography of Charlotte was written by Elizabeth Gaskell in 1857.

She is buried in the cemetery of St Mary's of Scarborough. Charlotte's Jane Eyre was the first to become popular. However, the Brontë family generally had enough food. Medical historians suggest that Branwell's premature death at 31 could be attributed to complications from chronic alcoholism, such as liver disease or tuberculosis exacerbated by a weakened immune system.

During her absence, her father had lost his sight, though he later had successful surgery. She had tuberculosis but refused most treatments. Rebuffed, he sought sanctuary in alcohol and opium, rarely leaving his room at the Parsonage. Patrick Brontë would politely meet them and tell stories about his brilliant daughters.

The number of visitors has continued to grow.

Charlotte noticed this during her only visit and intended to have it corrected, but she became ill and couldn't. The society has branches in many countries around the world.

Haworth

In 1904, Virginia Woolf visited Haworth and wrote about it.

This was because another publisher had spread a rumor that all three novels were written by one person, Ellis Bell (Emily). Patrick Brontë himself wrote in one of his works that women were not meant to study difficult subjects like Greek or math, but rather their strength was in "softness, tenderness and grace." However, this seemed to contradict his actions, as he encouraged his daughters' intellectual pursuits, even if he wasn't fully aware of all they did with their time.

The Brontë Sisters' Place in Literature

Because they lived quite isolated lives, the Brontë sisters formed a unique literary group.

The deaths of their mother and two older sisters, and their quiet upbringing, deeply affected their writing. For those grappling with addiction or seeking to improve their lives, the sisters’ example suggests that structure, creativity, and focus can counteract self-destructive tendencies. Anne took her place and stayed until Christmas 1837.

Charlotte kept busy by following the imaginary world of Angria, which she and Branwell had invented.