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fandomsecrets2017-12-02 03:42 pm
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[ SECRET POST #3986 ]
⌈ Secret Post #3986 ⌋
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Re: Books Introduced in School That You Liked
Jane Eyre is probably some people's "classic that you hate" for above. And it's strange that I adore Jane even though her quiet perseverance is in some ways similar to Hester Pryne in The Scarlet Letter (which I abhor), but I do. I think it's partly the writing, partly the very British romance, and partly Jane's moments of sad triumph of asserting what she wants (especially when leaving Mr. Rochester). The book was *formative* in me, in regards to what strength as an oppressed gender could look like.
In a similar vein, The Handmaid's Tale was eye-opening. I read it 15 years ago for school and immediately read it again. Atwood is my favorite living author. Also formative in my thinking and seeing the world. For obvious reasons as of late.
Re: Books Introduced in School That You Liked
(Anonymous) 2017-12-02 11:01 pm (UTC)(link)and + a billion on Jane, who is often overlooked as a great female character with strong convictions. I'm always impressed by how subtle and developed her character is when I go back and read it, especially that Jane herself doesn't seem to understand in her early years just how strong and self-sufficient she is and why other people find it so unsettling to observe. She's not emotionally cold, either, which seems to be the tradeoff for women who are survivors. Definitely reserved, but not unfeeling.
I love her so much and it annoys me when people reduce her down to something less complex.
Re: Books Introduced in School That You Liked