What did Charlotte Bronte Look Like? The Famous Author of Jane Eyre as a Modern Day Woman

The video explores the Bronte sisters, focusing on Charlotte Bronte's portraits and descriptions. It discusses the challenges of identifying authentic portraits, the influence of beauty standards on idealized images, and the varied descriptions of Charlotte's appearance and personality. The video also highlights the research process and the intriguing nature of historical portrait analysis.

Who was Charlotte Bronte?

• A Scottish playwright

• A renowned French poet

• An English novelist and poet

• A famous English painter

Which portrait of Charlotte Bronte is considered the most accurate likeness?

• A daguerreotype from the 1840s

• A caricature drawn by Charlotte herself

• A chalk sketch by George Richmond

• An 1830s portrait by her brother Branwell

What is a notable feature of the George Richmond sketch of Charlotte Bronte?

• It is idealized

• It is a self-portrait

• It is a caricature

• It is a photograph

What is the status of the daguerreotype photo of Charlotte Bronte?

• It is a painting

• It is unauthenticated

• It is a self-portrait

• It is authenticated

How did people describe Charlotte Bronte's eyes?

• Golden yellow

• Bright green

• Reddish brown or blue

• Dark black