In this episode Shruti and Neha discuss one of the most beloved classics of all time: Jane Eyre. We discuss Jane's character through the themes of adventure and self-respect, the metaphor of the red room, and how Jane's desire for affection manifests through her many relationships. We also disagree on Rochester's character (and the book's ending), and analyze the many themes and motifs in this book, including religion, orientalism, fairytales, colonialism & empire, and more!

Books Mentioned & Shelf Discovery:

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Mansfield Park by Jane Austen

Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys

North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë

The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde

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