

Darnford’s parents had the fashionable habits of gambling and they didn’t like each other. Darnford and Maria met for the first time. Maria forgot about the noisy and unpleasant environment she was in by immersing in writing. According to Jemima’s narration, the gentleman's hands were confined for his untamed look.ģ: Maria read the note from Henry Darnford inserted in a book. The in-depth marginal notes on the books caught Maria’s attention. From Jemima, Maria received a parcel of books whose previous reader was also a confined gentleman.

She had been in the madhouse for six weeks and she was mad at herself not endeavouring to escape but writing her story. Maria was scared of her inmates’ eyes glaring on her and the those images haunted her dreams. However, she sometimes allow Maria to stray on the narrow avenues between apartments. Jemima still suspected whether Maria was sane, so she didn’t take actions to help Maria escape. Maria had misanthropy since she was not loved since the moment she was born. Maria thought that if she record her experience, that may alarm her daughter not to fall in the same pitfall as she did. However, she wept when the contents of the books resembles her loss of infant and reminds her of the loss. Jemima respected her talents and decided to alleviate Maria’s agony as much as she can.Ģ: Maria endeavoured to soothe her anguish through reading and writing. Although Jemima was suspicious of her intention, she listened to Maria’s complaints and sympathised with her. She asked Jemima to come to visit her often. Maria ate a little to prove her sanity and sustain her life.

Jemima the attendant, a former prostitute, came to her room and prevailed on her to eat. She watched outside of the window and viewed the garden while pondering her current situation. She spent a lot time thinking of her four-month-old girl who was taken away from her. She was confined in a madhouse by her husband and she was sentimental. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own.ġ: Maria was sitting at a corner of mansion and trying to collect her scattered thoughts. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
