“Out of these deep surrounding shades rose high, and glared white, the piled-up mattresses and pillows of the bed, spread with a snowy Marseilles counterpane.” (8).
Marseilles is a major port in France situated on the Mediterranean Sea. Marseilles was where the popular Marseilles counterpanes, white bedspreads with intricate stitching, were produced in the 19th century. During the 19th century, Marseilles counterpanes were popular additions to bedrooms and symbolized wealth and prosperity. Brontë shows the Reeds’ wealth by placing the “snowy Marseilles counterpane” on the last bed Mr. Reed occupied. If the Reeds are able to afford a Marseilles counterpane for every bed, then they would not need to place this one in a room that does not have one.
Marseilles is a major port in France situated on the Mediterranean Sea. Marseilles was where the popular Marseilles counterpanes, white bedspreads with intricate stitching, were produced in the 19th century. During the 19th century, Marseilles counterpanes were popular additions to bedrooms and symbolized wealth and prosperity. Brontë shows the Reeds’ wealth by placing the “snowy Marseilles counterpane” on the last bed Mr. Reed occupied. If the Reeds are able to afford a Marseilles counterpane for every bed, then they would not need to place this one in a room that does not have one.
Works Cited: "Quilting Stitched or Woven." Old and Interesting. 13 June 2007. 30 Nov. 2008 http://www.oldandinteresting.com/marseilles-quilts-marcella.aspx
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