thefrontiergroup

i love this novel. it's predictable in its "romantic" plotline (except for the whole "bluebeard" thang with bertha in the attic) and yet intricate in its scope. i love the religious undertones (and not so subtle overtones - i.e. the name "helen burns"), the symbolism (fire! birds! animals! the forest!). i even love mr. rochester and all his mindgamery. still, what resonates best for me are the glimpses into a long dead past. like, physiognomy! those crazy 19th century bastards and their need to dictate personality based on physical attributes! how quaint! also, someone PLEASE tell me. what the hell is up with ending the novel with that letter from st. john??? it bugs me EVERY time i read this novel. EVERY time. but seriously, someone should study the neurotic undercurrents in jane's artwork. that girl's got some sick shit she's trying to work through.

2023-06-09 14:22