Reader, it's Jane Eyre - Crash Course Literature 207

Author: Charlotte Brontë
Book: Jane Eyre

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In which John Green teaches you about Charlotte Brontë's classic coming of age novel, Jane Eyre. Look, we don't like to make judgement values here, but Jane Eyre is awesome. By which we mean the book is great, and the character is amazing. When Jane Eyre was published in 1847, it was a huge hit. It really hit the controversial balance beautifully, being edgy enough to make news, but still mainstream enough to be widely popular. It was sort of like the Fight Club of it's day, but not quite as tes…more

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message 1: by Noah

Noah Their videos are great!! :D
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Nawarra Alaa That was a brilliant analysis !!! Have not seen before! The idea of Bertha as a dark mirror,it has not pop in my mind ever.Just I cannot agree that it was sadly to loose part of her if this part was sickening,it is not essentially that it happened just to fit in the Vic.traditions or whatever because Jane became the best of herself afterall.But this was admirabley intilligent Sir,really.


Nawarra Alaa I just want also it add that you was a little tough on the 19th English society as you know sir : every society must pass through rough stages that help shape it .I am gratefull for this era as it constituted the most brilliant English literature works.Thank you sir


Barbara Awesome Video! Thank you so much.


Annika Mae This is a very informative video. It helps me a lot to understand deeper the novel. I never thought about the symbolism while I was reading. But, when you point it out, I said to myself, "Yeah, it makes a lot of sense." Personally, Jane Eyre is one of the greatest classic novel ever (except for its age gap, as it makes me a little bit uncomfortable).


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