An inspiration I had for doing this project was the scene in Jane Eyre where Mr. Rochester disguises himself as a “gipsy” and reads the fortunes of the young, single women present in the house. One method described for this was palm reading and I wanted to research it more and apply it to the… Read more Jane Eyre Palm Reading
Category: Second Project Spring 2021
Project 2 — Jane Eyre + “tolerate it” & “mad woman”
One of the words that comes to mind when reading Jane Eyre is “tolerant.” Not Jane, herself, but everyone around her. They all just tolerate being around her. From the very first page of the novel, readers are shown how badly she is treated by her cousins and aunt, through to her schooling at the Lowood Academy… Read more Project 2 — Jane Eyre + “tolerate it” & “mad woman”
Woman in the attic/Woman in the basement
I know I am a little late on posting the second project but I have been having a hard time thinking of songs that could go for the characters. I was going to make another Spotify playlist like I did for Frankenstein but decided on making small playlists for each character. I was going to… Read more Woman in the attic/Woman in the basement
Love and Autonomy
“I am no bird, and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being with an independent will.” Jane Eyer “I can live alone, if self-respect, and circumstances require me so to do. I need not sell my soul to buy bliss. I have an inward treasure born with me, which can keep me… Read more Love and Autonomy
An Illustration of Disability and Gender Politics in “Jane Eyre”
I made an infographic for this project illustrating the shifting gender politics between Jane and Mr. Rochester, as well as depicting Jane’s relationship to feminine and masculine gender expression as it relates to the men in the novel. An infographic was an easy way to display quotes that provided insight into Jane’s feelings towards Mr.… Read more An Illustration of Disability and Gender Politics in “Jane Eyre”
Tuberculosis Represented In Nineteenth Century Literature
“Heard Melodies are sweet, but those unheard are sweeter” – John Keats. Trying to stay healthy and not sick during the early mid nineteenth century was notoriously difficult. The ever expanding world of disease was unknown and unnerving, and in some ways, still is. While we make further steps into understanding disease more as time… Read more Tuberculosis Represented In Nineteenth Century Literature
Signs of Autism in Jane Eyre; Bronte Sisters Autistic?
Were the Bronte sisters on the spectrum? Obviously, it is impossible to answer this question with certainty since they are long dead, but it can still be speculated on. It can be argued with valid evidence as a possibility. The novel Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Bronte, is, in part, an autobiography, which leaves a lot… Read more Signs of Autism in Jane Eyre; Bronte Sisters Autistic?