Gilbert Markham

Gilbert Markham is a fictional character and the protagonist in the novel "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall," written by Anne Brontë and published in 1848. He is depicted as a sensible and principled man who becomes enamored with Helen Graham, a mysterious woman who seeks refuge at Wildfell Hall. Through his perspective, the novel explores themes of gender roles, morality, and societal expectations of the time. Markham’s character development highlights the struggle between personal desires and moral integrity, making him a significant figure in Victorian literature.