Alexander was an exceptional teacher and a great role model for his students. When we were researching his effects on his students, we needed some primary sources, so we visited the Old Stone House Museum. There, we were shown a quote from one of his students.
“But who could ever forget him… That pursy, rotund form, the inevitable calico gown, the bronzed yet mirth-provoking face, the jest-loving propensity, the perennial fun, sometimes breaking out in the midst of the school room, the abrupt, contagious but quiet laugh.” This quote came from one of his students, E. A. Stewart, when he was asked to describe Twilight on August 30, 1888. This quote clearly shows his students love him and they have a trustworthy friendship. So we’ve already established that Alexander had a strong relationship with his students. The question is: did he tell them about his heritage? We have no way of knowing for sure, but we do suspect they may have known because, in the quote, the student described him as “bronzed” and “swarthy”. This is not usually a term you would use for a white man. Alexander Twilight Girls, Old Stone House Museum Associates
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Dana Karuza
4/11/2019 05:13:59 am
Studies show that when human beings laugh, smile or otherwise engage in mirthful activity, our brains release hormones that help us live longer. Mirth may be foolish, but it's good for you.Twilight certainly was an intriguing character. Yes, swarthy is definitely a term used for dark skin. Amazing that there is only the one photo.
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Alexander Twilight Girls
4/12/2019 09:30:42 am
Thank you so much for this new information! Quite intriguing that there is only one photo...
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Bill Secord
4/11/2019 07:42:59 am
Very good "close reading" of the text left behind by one of Twilight's students. This analysis is the kind of work that good scholarship requires.
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Alexander Twilight Girls
4/12/2019 09:31:21 am
Thank you!
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AuthorsGabrielle and Esme have been researching Twilight thoroughly for three years. They started off working on their Vermont History presentation and eventually ended up, more recently, presenting at Boston History Camp in Boston, Mass. Archives
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