All 3 Uses of
fortitude
in
Northanger Abbey
- To be disgraced in the eye of the world, to wear the appearance of infamy while her heart is all purity, her actions all innocence, and the misconduct of another the true source of her debasement, is one of those circumstances which peculiarly belong to the heroine's life, and her fortitude under it what particularly dignifies her character.†
Chpt 8
- Catherine had fortitude too; she suffered, but no murmur passed her lips.†
Chpt 8 *
- "This is a somewhat heavy call upon your brother's fortitude," observed the general to Eleanor.†
Chpt 22
Definition:
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(fortitude) strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage