Amelia and Kenny Smith join Jackie to talk about their mutual love of Jane Eyre, Charlotte Brontë’s beloved Gothic coming-of-age romance. Among other things, Amelia lays out how Helen and Jane are Christ figures; Jackie opens up about life with ADHD; and Kenny identifies 19th-century tropes that the novel subverts.

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of child abuse and spiritual abuse.

References & Recommendations:

~ The British Library - Jane Eyre videos

~ The Princess Passion Project - Jane Eyre essay by Amelia Smith

Cover Art: “Brave Enough For Love” music video by Amelia and Kenny Smith

Music:

~ “Adventurous Souls” by Zane Dickinson