Gaskell Stories

A collection of english critical responses showcasing Elizabeth Gaskell's Realist novel "North and South", a genre study, an analysis of Robert Gray's poetry, an essay on Tim Winton's short stories, Boaz Yakin's film "Remember The Titans" and a comparison of Dan Zeff's miniseries "Lost In Austen" and Tim Burton's film "Alice In Wonderland".

As a homage to North &South (BBC 2004)＊＊ Why were you in Helstone?__ If Margaret asked John on the train, what would he answer? How would his mother react? And Higgins? I couldn't help but imagine and make a kind of sequel after watching the movie. I'm a Japanese and not good at writing a story in English. If you enjoy my storyline, I'm glad of that.(^_^) Thanks for checking the description. (Advise me on the English expressions ) ■Margaret Hale & John Thornton■ STATUS: Completed BEGIN&END: From the reunion at that station To the departure for their wedding. TENSE : Past ELEMENTS: the reopening of the mill / Hannah's approval / John's gloves / the petition / a letter from Mr. Bell / their initials / some time of delicious silence / mutual love (essential!)/etc. ■ A Tale of Tom ■ STATUS: Completed BEGIN&END: From Summer of 1871 To Spring of 1872 Tense : Present ( Plot ) ELEMENTS: their three children and Tom / Boucher's girls / chess / purple / meridian / reciprocal love (all-important!) / etc.

From Gaskell's 'North & South'. He hadn't always loved her as well as he did now, but over the years she had become his whole world.

One day after her wedding, Margaret Thornton flees Milton and her husband. She regrets her hasty actions, but a series of mishaps and misunderstandings manage to keep the couple apart for seven years. When John Thornton decides to attend Mary Higgins' wedding and meets with Margaret once more, sparks fly and secrets are revealed.

Aurora Clarisse Edwards is sick and tired of dealing with her frustrated feelings. So when she gets an assignment to describe three things she would change about a classic novel, North and South is an easy choice. Perhaps she can-spoiler alert!-keep three lives from dying? Or maybe she can be the bridge of the complex love between her favorite characters; John Thornton and Margaret Hale. But when Aurora is mysteriously transported to the 1850s world where the novel takes place, she discovers that righting fictional wrongs won’t be as easy as she thought…especially when she develops a crush on the very man she planned to pair for Margaret!

A story of romance, scandal and intrigue within the confines of a watchful, gossiping English village during the early nineteenth century When seventeen-year-old Molly Gibson's widowed father remarries, her life is turned upside down by the arrival of her vain, manipulative stepfather. She also acquires an intriguing new stepsister, Cynthia, glamorous, sophisticated and irresistible to every man she meets. The two girls begin to confide in one another and Molly soon finds herself a go-between in Cynthia's love affairs - but in doing so risks losing both her own reputation and the man she secretly loves. Set in English society before the 1832 Reform Bill, Elizabeth Gaskell's last novel - considered to be her finest - demonstrates an intelligent and compassionate understanding of human relationships, and offers a witty, ironic critique of mid-Victorian society.

The speculation of 1851. It was hailed as a sure prospect, every cotton mill owner who invested was sure to succeed, but what it it failed? The city of Milton was soon to find out as some of the most prominent mills closed their doors leaving hundreds out of work. Within all this seeming calamity was Marlborough Mills and it's master; Mr. John Thornton. He was never one to engage in speculations, but this venture affected him none the less. Then there was Margaret Hale. She was from the south and never cared for his harsh northern ways, or so he thought; but she would always be the only women he would ever love. Now Marlborough Mills was struggling and thru a series of events Mr. Thornton found that his new land lord was none other than Margaret Hale of London. Could John and Margaret find their way back to each other and set matters right or were they always destined to be apart... This story is based on the novel by Elizabeth Gaskell, North and South, and the adaptation by the same name.

I am surprised that so many people have enjoyed my story without ever having read or seen the book and film production on which it is based. I am very curious to know more about your familiarity with the original story. Please use the commentary for this poll to respond.

From Gaskell's 'North & South'. A love story.

What if Margaret was an event photographer and John owned a concert venue? A modern AU story, set in the not-quite-current day United States. Starts with the beginning and will end after HEA, with some drama along the way. Now with a Youtube playlist for the songs that go with each chapter: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzo8ckv0bFAyKzv9ndrCMKhTT90H6Oomd And here is another playlist with songs that fit the vibe of the story: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzo8ckv0bFAzDMzrztX38OQ_EPPOedsfJ

An alternate imagining of Mrs. Gaskell's story, assuming Margaret had been hurt more seriously on the day of the riot. Intertwines elements of both the book and the BBC series, but focuses less on angst and more on the relationship of John Thornton and Margaret Hale.

If you loved the BBC miniseries of Elizabeth Gaskell's "North and South," then this sequel is for you. "Becoming Mrs. Thornton" picks up Margaret Hale's story from the moment of her engagement. We watch her adjust to life as John Thornton's wife (yay!) and Hannah Thornton's daughter-in-law (not so yay!).

From 'North & South'. A mini-series based look at Thornton and Margaret's reunion.