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It examines how their sibling rivalry led to disharmony and separation, where each of the surviving children became isolated and separated into their own personalities and beliefs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eResearch into sibling rivalry is referenced from modern studies and the structure of the family. The importance of each person's position in the 'pecking order' is shown to reflect on their behaviour and interaction within the family and the outside world. There is particular focus on the eldest and the youngest in the family hierarchy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe author examines the relationships between the four younger Brontë siblings and how Charlotte's role and behaviour changed when she suddenly became the eldest child. There is a detailed look at the position and expectations of Anne Brontë, as the youngest sibling and least expected to excel. There is an examination of her novels, hymns and poetry and reference to possible autobiography and also to her crises of faith.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnne's last illness and death are particularly highlighted to try and explain her final separation, physically and metaphorically, from her home and family. The irony of her burial in a place known as 'Paradise' and her longing to gain a heaven with her family, is especially discussed as a consequence of her overbearing eldest sister's character, beliefs and behaviour.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is not a criticism or discussion of the Brontë's works but an examination of how these four exceptional siblings related to each other and how their relationships affected all of their lives with unforeseen and unexpected consequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sb-details\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/catherine-rayner-books\"\u003eCatherine Rayner\u003c\/a\u003e (all their books in stock)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pen \u0026amp; Sword Books Limited\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781036129040\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pen \u0026 Sword Books Limited","offers":[{"title":"Standard Secondhand — £12.64","offer_id":47915262476465,"sku":"SB-1036129047-C3","price":12.64,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/2669\/5345\/files\/1036129047.jpg?v=1789714703"},{"product_id":"harris-finds-his-feet","title":"Harris Finds His Feet","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrandad shows Harris, the hare, how to hop high into the sky, to climb to the tops of the mountains, and to run very fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sb-details\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/catherine-rayner-books\"\u003eCatherine Rayner\u003c\/a\u003e (all their books in stock)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Little Tiger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781845065904\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Little Tiger","offers":[{"title":"Standard Secondhand — £1.00","offer_id":47917687013553,"sku":"SB-1845065905-C3","price":1.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/2669\/5345\/files\/1845065905.jpg?v=1789151876"},{"product_id":"augustus-and-his-smile-in-arabic-and-english","title":"Augustus and His Smile in Arabic and English","description":"\u003cp\u003eAugustus the tiger was sad. 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