The comparison between Bertha in the attic and Jane in the red room is so interesting! Plus it shows their similarities in the way Jane becomes hysterical during the confinement. Great video! Jane Eyre has to be my favourite book and I love to hear people talk about it
This was excellent. I've always struggled with Jane Eyre. Jane herself is wholly admirable and her story and the development of her character is an awesome literary achievement. But I cant get over her love for Mr. Rochester. He is everything she should despise and is guilty of terrible behavior in both small and large ways. I always wish I could find evidence that Charlotte Bronte intended for us to see Rochester this way and was making a statement about society's expectations for women in Jane's love for him.
I believe a huge part of Jane's love for Rochester is his wealth, and I don't mean it in the wrong way. She had suffered from other people's violence and had always felt vulnerable and lonely. So naturally when someone so powerful and also educated (which was important for her own academic aspirations) paid attention to her thoughts and promised her protection and affection she must have felt a huge relief. Of course she was smart enough to leave him when she found out he had planned a trap for her.
I find the connection between Bertha and Jane so interesting! I've always seen them as two complete opposites - but from the same zero-point. Jane is the - as you mentionned - otherwordly figure, a "fairy", who very much belongs to the upper side of the transcendence, to the sphere defined by God. On the other hand, Bertha is the demonic figure, who represents the sphere of the underworld. So christianity's traditional division of the world and the whole universe is - I think - best represented in these two characters. And between them, stands the man, the man, who belongs to the everyday life.* (That's not just christianity's ideology but a lot of other religion's, tribe's ideology too - but the main focus here is on christianity, I feel.) A little note about Jane. I love Jane's character and I've been examinig her personality for a while - I found out that (by reading about Carl Jung's thesis of archetypes) that the reason why I like her so much is because she embodies all the archetypes Jung mentions - twelve, if I'm correct. I know that Charlotte Brontë was not able to know about this thesis - since Jung was born in 1875 - but it's still interesting to think about. *If we look at Jane like a figure from the upper side of the transcendence and Mr. Rochester as the everyday man - as I mentionned - it's a common theme in literature and - for example - in Hungarian folk-tales and literature, that the heavenly, transcendent feminine figure chooses - and falls in love with - the man from the "Earth".
The role of equality in this novel was so good. I also saw the parallels between Bertha and Jane. I recently re read it and wow, it is amazing. I keep going back to it; even though I have other books to read.
I'm just going to add this. Bertha in the attic is not abuse if you look at how mental illness was treated when Charlotte wrote her novel. Asylums were no joke in that time period, they were full of disease and mistreatment and drugged patients. Rochester did a kindness to keep Bertha up in the attic (really the third floor), well fed, isolated from disease and cared for by her own personal caregiver. She didn't go mad being imprisoned there, she was already diagnosed as mad, violent and dangerous before she ever got to England. Being in the Red Room was a one day experience for Jane, not the same as Bertha who had to be imprisoned as she was a real danger to others. This is just me thinking practically and gleaning info from the book and history. Otherwise, I liked your summary.
I just finished it and it’s interesting that Rochester had to suffer the fire and becoming partially blind and losing an arm for his pride and ego to be reduced humbly to the point where he can appreciate Jane more and finally ethically marry her
I just finished reading Jane Eyre for the second time (I read it the first time 10 years ago) and absolutely adored it!. I happened upon your wonderful channel actually looking for a review on Pride and Prejudice, and I found your love of Jane Austen and the Brontes. I too am a huge collector of books that I love, and adore reading classics, but you'd think I'd lived in a cave or something, I had never heard of Booktube before! What an interesting world it is indeed. I have to say yours is my favorite Booktube channel, and I am a huge lover of classics, and had decided this would be my summer of classics reading. Your insightful reviews and encouragement are such a beautiful bright spot in our challenging times. Thank you Lucy for being such a positive light on RUclips and in the world.
I love the parallels you drew between Bertha and Jane, in particular the confined room as seen through the different women's perspectives. I've only read Jane Eyre once but I imagine one will see more nuance especially in the construction of madness and agency, knowing of Bertha's presence (as I did not, before reading Jane Eyre). I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts on Emily's poetry!
I love all the insight you give to your videos. You make classics seem more in reach for those of daunted by them ❤️ I read Jane Eyre just this a few weeks ago for the first time and adored it .I am loving dipping my toes in the these beautiful stories Xxx
thanks for this youtube channel. that's exactly what i was looking for. people with whom you can discuss classics like Jane Eyre. Ist is my favorite book! ❤❤❤❤❤
Jane Eyre is one of my favorite books, as well as Wuthering Heights and I collect editions of both. When I first read both I was in my teens, and while I very much enjoyed them I didn't know much about that era in English history. I've since read a great deal of Victorian history, and it really opens up that time period so that the books have a much greater meaning and significance. Tge same for Austen and the Georgian/Regency period. As always, fantastic video and very much looking forward to the poems!!
To really feel this book I recommend seeing the letters to Heger and visiting Brussels you really sense Charlottes unrequited love which comes through in spades in Jane Eyre
Charlotte Brontë is a wonderful woman and Jane Eyre was the first English book that I fell in love. Thanks that book I decided to study English literature at Brasília University. I think not only Jane Eyre, but all Charlotte's works are so amazing and very important to world literature. In my opinion, is totally impossible not to like her works.
This is a great review! I first read Jane Eyre when I was about 12 and I've read it every year since then (I'm now 27)! I've always used Jane Eyre as a reminder of how one person can rely on themselves and making yourself is a goal that you can reach. I think that gothic novels of that time have a place in our society, still, and that they can serve great tools for us to use when we want to look in on the pyche of ourselves. I agree that a lot of the beliefs in the book are very outdates, but we have to remeber how old the book is and that morals change over time. I actually did my GCSE in English lit on Jane Eyre and I wish I had found this review back then! Great job!
I'm soooo glad you loved Jane Eyre this time! I saw the video in which you said it was your least favorite among all the Brontë books, and hoped you'd give it another go. Also thanks for bringing up some very interesting points that I've never thought of. I'm currently reading it for the second time!
I love your video so Much, Jane eyre is one of my favourite ever novels! And it’s such a lovely thing to see such happiness from reading such an incredible classic. 💖
Other than "A Christmas Carol," Jane Eyre is my first serious foray into the world of Victorian literature. I just read the entire book cover-to-cover in a week, which is a remarkable pace for me, considering the length of the book. I just couldn't put it down. I absolutely loved it, and can't wait to read more Victorian literature.
This is the first of your videos I've seen and wow, I am so glad I found your channel! I so appreciated this discussion. Your insights were strong, concise, and interesting; your whole channel has such a unique and beautiful tone.
Our Grade 9 girls in the little book club I run at school are going to read JE over the next few weeks. Looking forward to their reactions! I'll only show them this video later, perhaps after they're finished.
Some really perceptive points Lucy! I love this book so much and am really enjoying reading Emily's poetry, it's so passionate and beautiful I don't know why I haven't read it before so I'm really glad it's been picked.
Hi, it is indeed intriguing to hear such enthusiasm and dedication in your fine elucidation. , furthermore, in my opinion, considering Bronte and her love to a married man that is not reciprocal due to his situation caught my attention and imagination, towards drawing parallels cause for maybe the character of Bertha represented as an insane wife, who eventually ends ensuing in the destruction of Thornfield's and Rochester losing his sight and arm, in addition Jane coming into wealth and rescuing Rochester. just my opinion. All the best. my students definitely find your videos rather innovative . Shanika Marini Paul SriLanka
Loved your discussion, especially the comparison between Bertha and Jane. I would highly recommend reading Wide Sargasso Sea which is from Bertha's perspective before coming to England. Rhys interpretation of Bertha portrays naivete and innocence, which in turn could add another layer to your comparison of Jane in the red room, as she is a child then. Jane Eyre is one of my favourite classics and I would love to hear your thoughts on Wide Sargasso Sea 😊
I want to read Jane Eyre this year - is it true that it's best to read around Christmas??? It sounds absolutely amazing. I cannot wait to read it. On another note, I have just started a Bookish Podcast and would absolutely LOVE your support. I'm sorry I don't want this to seem like spam I'm just so excited about my podcast!
There isn't really any particular time of year you should read Jane Eyre. However, for me personally, I prefer to read it, along with nearly all classics in the autumn/winter time. I feel most classics are perfectly suited for the cold cosy months, more so than in the summertime:)
”Jane Eyre” is a wonderful novel. I love it because it illustrates interesting ideas about love, protofeminism (equality between men and women) and integrity (an courageous, serious attitude). Jane is a little girl who become a strong woman. Rochester travell in whole Europe and countries like India (I think). His experience reflects in her actions and thoughts. He considers that he is a monster. His mistakes is big but he develops and that's amazing. I really love these relatable elements. This novel is gorgeous. Both had a deafening hard moments. Both suffered. Both find power to love. This book is about sensitivity and ability to fight. ”Jane Eyre” by Charlotte Brontë is an incredible literary creation.
I love Jane Eyre and have seen some videos about it and also 2 movie adaptations. Still, you have given me so much new interpretations and interesting comparisons with this! The red room mirroring the attic that Bertha Mason is confined to, seems so convincing once you know, but I would never have made that connection :-) Also, what you said about Frankenstein sounded very promising, I really want to read that one as well and make up my own mind! Thanks for all your Bronte-related videos, I love seeing you as the young ambassador of the Bronte Society, such a joy! happy reading yourself :-)
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I've got 10 chapters to go and I came here wanting to end my misery an read no more...but I can't bring myself to watch the review as a pang of godless guilt and preaching has left me bereft of desire for so much descriptive writing...if only I had just read her sisters WH and left it there....how can I go on thinking after a page or to describing a room while inside I scream...go forth to the door and go... it's just a room....help me
The comparison between Bertha in the attic and Jane in the red room is so interesting! Plus it shows their similarities in the way Jane becomes hysterical during the confinement. Great video! Jane Eyre has to be my favourite book and I love to hear people talk about it
I agree that Bertha's mental state might have deteriorated specifically because Rochester despised her and locked her up
Jane Eyre is one of my favourite books of all time- it's just so good!!!
OK I have got to read it!!
Yes, you really must!:)
I cannot find that specific book...?
@@amyouten2577 That's unusual- I would have thought that all bookstores would have a copy. If not, try amazon.
This was excellent. I've always struggled with Jane Eyre. Jane herself is wholly admirable and her story and the development of her character is an awesome literary achievement. But I cant get over her love for Mr. Rochester. He is everything she should despise and is guilty of terrible behavior in both small and large ways. I always wish I could find evidence that Charlotte Bronte intended for us to see Rochester this way and was making a statement about society's expectations for women in Jane's love for him.
I just finished it and you put into words was I was feeling throughout the whole book.
I believe a huge part of Jane's love for Rochester is his wealth, and I don't mean it in the wrong way. She had suffered from other people's violence and had always felt vulnerable and lonely. So naturally when someone so powerful and also educated (which was important for her own academic aspirations) paid attention to her thoughts and promised her protection and affection she must have felt a huge relief. Of course she was smart enough to leave him when she found out he had planned a trap for her.
Jane Eyre is my favorite book ever, I read it 7 times, discovered different things each time with the passing of the years :)
I find the connection between Bertha and Jane so interesting! I've always seen them as two complete opposites - but from the same zero-point. Jane is the - as you mentionned - otherwordly figure, a "fairy", who very much belongs to the upper side of the transcendence, to the sphere defined by God. On the other hand, Bertha is the demonic figure, who represents the sphere of the underworld. So christianity's traditional division of the world and the whole universe is - I think - best represented in these two characters. And between them, stands the man, the man, who belongs to the everyday life.* (That's not just christianity's ideology but a lot of other religion's, tribe's ideology too - but the main focus here is on christianity, I feel.)
A little note about Jane. I love Jane's character and I've been examinig her personality for a while - I found out that (by reading about Carl Jung's thesis of archetypes) that the reason why I like her so much is because she embodies all the archetypes Jung mentions - twelve, if I'm correct. I know that Charlotte Brontë was not able to know about this thesis - since Jung was born in 1875 - but it's still interesting to think about.
*If we look at Jane like a figure from the upper side of the transcendence and Mr. Rochester as the everyday man - as I mentionned - it's a common theme in literature and - for example - in Hungarian folk-tales and literature, that the heavenly, transcendent feminine figure chooses - and falls in love with - the man from the "Earth".
The role of equality in this novel was so good. I also saw the parallels between Bertha and Jane. I recently re read it and wow, it is amazing. I keep going back to it; even though I have other books to read.
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I'm just going to add this. Bertha in the attic is not abuse if you look at how mental illness was treated when Charlotte wrote her novel. Asylums were no joke in that time period, they were full of disease and mistreatment and drugged patients. Rochester did a kindness to keep Bertha up in the attic (really the third floor), well fed, isolated from disease and cared for by her own personal caregiver. She didn't go mad being imprisoned there, she was already diagnosed as mad, violent and dangerous before she ever got to England. Being in the Red Room was a one day experience for Jane, not the same as Bertha who had to be imprisoned as she was a real danger to others. This is just me thinking practically and gleaning info from the book and history. Otherwise, I liked your summary.
I just finished it and it’s interesting that Rochester had to suffer the fire and becoming partially blind and losing an arm for his pride and ego to be reduced humbly to the point where he can appreciate Jane more and finally ethically marry her
I just finished reading Jane Eyre for the second time (I read it the first time 10 years ago) and absolutely adored it!. I happened upon your wonderful channel actually looking for a review on Pride and Prejudice, and I found your love of Jane Austen and the Brontes. I too am a huge collector of books that I love, and adore reading classics, but you'd think I'd lived in a cave or something, I had never heard of Booktube before! What an interesting world it is indeed. I have to say yours is my favorite Booktube channel, and I am a huge lover of classics, and had decided this would be my summer of classics reading. Your insightful reviews and encouragement are such a beautiful bright spot in our challenging times. Thank you Lucy for being such a positive light on RUclips and in the world.
I love the parallels you drew between Bertha and Jane, in particular the confined room as seen through the different women's perspectives. I've only read Jane Eyre once but I imagine one will see more nuance especially in the construction of madness and agency, knowing of Bertha's presence (as I did not, before reading Jane Eyre). I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts on Emily's poetry!
I love all the insight you give to your videos. You make classics seem more in reach for those of daunted by them ❤️ I read Jane Eyre just this a few weeks ago for the first time and adored it .I am loving dipping my toes in the these beautiful stories Xxx
thanks for this youtube channel. that's exactly what i was looking for. people with whom you can discuss classics like Jane Eyre. Ist is my favorite book! ❤❤❤❤❤
Lucy I am enjoying these Brontë videos so very much. I’ve read Jane Eyre many times and love how fresh and vibrant your review is 💜
Jane Eyre is one of my favorite books, as well as Wuthering Heights and I collect editions of both. When I first read both I was in my teens, and while I very much enjoyed them I didn't know much about that era in English history. I've since read a great deal of Victorian history, and it really opens up that time period so that the books have a much greater meaning and significance. Tge same for Austen and the Georgian/Regency period. As always, fantastic video and very much looking forward to the poems!!
To really feel this book I recommend seeing the letters to Heger and visiting Brussels you really sense Charlottes unrequited love which comes through in spades in Jane Eyre
Charlotte Brontë is a wonderful woman and Jane Eyre was the first English book that I fell in love. Thanks that book I decided to study English literature at Brasília University. I think not only Jane Eyre, but all Charlotte's works are so amazing and very important to world literature. In my opinion, is totally impossible not to like her works.
Jane Eyre is a remarkable lirerary work !
This is a great review!
I first read Jane Eyre when I was about 12 and I've read it every year since then (I'm now 27)!
I've always used Jane Eyre as a reminder of how one person can rely on themselves and making yourself is a goal that you can reach.
I think that gothic novels of that time have a place in our society, still, and that they can serve great tools for us to use when we want to look in on the pyche of ourselves.
I agree that a lot of the beliefs in the book are very outdates, but we have to remeber how old the book is and that morals change over time.
I actually did my GCSE in English lit on Jane Eyre and I wish I had found this review back then!
Great job!
I'd love if you made a video comparing wuthering heights and jane eyre, I couldn't stop myself from comparing the two while I was reading jane eyre
I'm soooo glad you loved Jane Eyre this time! I saw the video in which you said it was your least favorite among all the Brontë books, and hoped you'd give it another go. Also thanks for bringing up some very interesting points that I've never thought of. I'm currently reading it for the second time!
I love your video so Much, Jane eyre is one of my favourite ever novels! And it’s such a lovely thing to see such happiness from reading such an incredible classic. 💖
Other than "A Christmas Carol," Jane Eyre is my first serious foray into the world of Victorian literature. I just read the entire book cover-to-cover in a week, which is a remarkable pace for me, considering the length of the book. I just couldn't put it down. I absolutely loved it, and can't wait to read more Victorian literature.
This is the first of your videos I've seen and wow, I am so glad I found your channel! I so appreciated this discussion. Your insights were strong, concise, and interesting; your whole channel has such a unique and beautiful tone.
Our Grade 9 girls in the little book club I run at school are going to read JE over the next few weeks. Looking forward to their reactions! I'll only show them this video later, perhaps after they're finished.
Some really perceptive points Lucy! I love this book so much and am really enjoying reading Emily's poetry, it's so passionate and beautiful I don't know why I haven't read it before so I'm really glad it's been picked.
That was a great video! :) Love Jane Eyre. It was the very first book I read in English.
Hi, it is indeed intriguing to hear such enthusiasm and dedication in your fine elucidation. , furthermore, in my opinion, considering Bronte and her love to a married man that is not reciprocal due to his situation caught my attention and imagination, towards drawing parallels cause for maybe the character of Bertha represented as an insane wife, who eventually ends ensuing in the destruction of Thornfield's and Rochester losing his sight and arm, in addition Jane coming into wealth and rescuing Rochester. just my opinion.
All the best.
my students definitely find your videos rather innovative .
Shanika Marini Paul
SriLanka
I love Jane eyre. One of my favorite books 😀
Ahh this is such a great recap-analysis of the book! Thank you for making this video ^_^ I'm excited to read Emily's poems!!
Loved your discussion, especially the comparison between Bertha and Jane. I would highly recommend reading Wide Sargasso Sea which is from Bertha's perspective before coming to England. Rhys interpretation of Bertha portrays naivete and innocence, which in turn could add another layer to your comparison of Jane in the red room, as she is a child then.
Jane Eyre is one of my favourite classics and I would love to hear your thoughts on Wide Sargasso Sea 😊
Been waiting for this video! Finished reading Jane Eyre for the first time last week and thought it was fantastic.
Really enjoy these book discussion videos! Slightly off-topic, but where are your glasses from?
Wow, very nice review!
You should listen to the Jane Eyre broadway musical soundtrack, really good musical.
I am reading jane eyre and im really enjoying it.
I want to read Jane Eyre this year - is it true that it's best to read around Christmas??? It sounds absolutely amazing. I cannot wait to read it. On another note, I have just started a Bookish Podcast and would absolutely LOVE your support. I'm sorry I don't want this to seem like spam I'm just so excited about my podcast!
There isn't really any particular time of year you should read Jane Eyre. However, for me personally, I prefer to read it, along with nearly all classics in the autumn/winter time.
I feel most classics are perfectly suited for the cold cosy months, more so than in the summertime:)
Inspiring!
”Jane Eyre” is a wonderful novel. I love it because it illustrates interesting ideas about love, protofeminism (equality between men and women) and integrity (an courageous, serious attitude). Jane is a little girl who become a strong woman. Rochester travell in whole Europe and countries like India (I think). His experience reflects in her actions and thoughts. He considers that he is a monster. His mistakes is big but he develops and that's amazing. I really love these relatable elements. This novel is gorgeous. Both had a deafening hard moments. Both suffered. Both find power to love. This book is about sensitivity and ability to fight. ”Jane Eyre” by Charlotte Brontë is an incredible literary creation.
There are so many Jane eyre books, which one should I read first?
how? you mean versions?
Ellan Nelly yeah!
Love your videos!!!
I love Jane Eyre and have seen some videos about it and also 2 movie adaptations. Still, you have given me so much new interpretations and interesting comparisons with this! The red room mirroring the attic that Bertha Mason is confined to, seems so convincing once you know, but I would never have made that connection :-) Also, what you said about Frankenstein sounded very promising, I really want to read that one as well and make up my own mind! Thanks for all your Bronte-related videos, I love seeing you as the young ambassador of the Bronte Society, such a joy! happy reading yourself :-)
' Jane Eyre ' Is A Gr8 Classic, Gothic Novel. 📚 My Favourite Novel Of All Time. 📚 Charlotte Bronte Was So Ahead Of Her Time, As Were Her Sisters. 📚 ' Jane Eyre ' Is The Novel I've Re-read The Most + I Still Return 2 It, Even After 47 Yrs! 📚 A Timeless Love Story 💕 + More... 📚🦋🐻🐈📚⭐💕📚
Perhaps the greatest novel of all time after Don Quijote de la Mancha.
good video thank you
I can’t believe ANYONE thought that could be written by a man.
I've got 10 chapters to go and I came here wanting to end my misery an read no more...but I can't bring myself to watch the review as a pang of godless guilt and preaching has left me bereft of desire for so much descriptive writing...if only I had just read her sisters WH and left it there....how can I go on thinking after a page or to describing a room while inside I scream...go forth to the door and go... it's just a room....help me
2:32-2:45 harry potter who
You are so beautiful and inspiring.
Also you’re SOOOOOOOOO cute
You are so beautiful