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Her father, Patrick Brontë, was associated with the abolitionist politician William Wilberforce, who, according to the Parsonage Museum, helped pay for Patrick to study at Cambridge.
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Patrick Brontë was associated with the abolitionist politician William Wilberforce who helped pay for Patrick to study at Cambridge.
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{
    "person": "Patrick Bront\u00eb",
    "affiliation": "Abolitionist politician",
    "association": "William Wilberforce"
}
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History Abolitionism Education
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February 15, 2026 at 5:04 PM (6 months ago)
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February 15, 2026 at 5:04 PM (6 months ago)

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Jacob Elordi, Heathcliff and the Controversy Over ‘Wuthering Heights’
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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/13/movies/heathcliff-jacob-elordi-wuthering-heights-whitewashing.html

The article discusses the controversy surrounding Jacob Elordi's casting as Heathcliff in the new 'Wuthering Heights' film, focusing on accusations of whitewashing. It explores the novel's ambiguous descriptions of Heathcliff's race and the historical context of the book's themes. Scholars and experts weigh in on the interpretation of the character's identity.

Film Casting Whitewashing Wuthering Heights Jacob Elordi Emily Brontë Race Adaptation

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