Faith And Self-Control In Helen Burns

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Helen Burns as an example of love, faith and self-control

Helen Burns is an extremely devout young woman who knows her beliefs and lives by the symbolic virtues of love, faith and self-control. Helen sees the positive in everything and everyone. She believes in the “New Testament” and holds the view of “Love your enemies; bless them that hate you” (Bronte 65)... because she never complains about Miss Scatcherd threatening her. She even tries to look at things from other people’s perspectives.Throughout the novel, Helen is humble and accepts punishments quietly without any argument. Helen’s life is one of faith and dedication. As a child being raised without a family, she believes that her true family is waiting for her in heaven. She