Independence, love, social convention, gender roles, and religion. Charlotte Brontë’s most famous novel challenges ideas on all these topics and Charlene and her husband Mike are here to discuss it. Join Jane Eyre Files as we re-read the novel and discuss it chapter by chapter - celebrating the story and Jane's legacy from a fan perspective. Reader, we love it!
In 1961, the anthology television show “Family Classics” released an hour long episode adapting Jane Eyre. It starred Sally Ann Howes as Jane and Zachary Scott as Rochester. Unfortunately this episode has never been officially released, but an audio recording of the show has surfaced and Charlene breaks down why she feels it’s the best of the hour-long American adaptations of Jane Eyre.
This is a rare solo episode in which Charlene can enthuse over this version and insert audio clips to illustrate all the best moments. If you like your Jane Eyre adaptations sappy, romantic, and GOTHIC, you might like this one. The full audio of the adaptation is on youtube here: https://youtu.be/GxHWF0AjC2g (https://youtu.be/GxHWF0AjC2g)
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Our theme song is “You Live In My Heart” by Zakhar Valaha.
Audio clips are from the 1961 Family Classics production of Jane Eyre starring Sally Ann Howes and Zachary Scott.
Please follow Jane Eyre Files on Twitter (https://twitter.com/eyreguide) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/eyreguide/) @eyreguide
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14 Sept 2022
41. Chapter 38: “Reader, I married him”
The last chapter of the novel is an emotional one, where Jane brings the reader up to speed on what has happened after her marriage to Rochester. She describes such a state of blissful union that Mike and Charlene revel in Jane and Rochester’s happy ending. This is also the end of the podcast in its current format, but we do plan to occasionally podcast about a variety of Jane Eyre related topics in the future. We may not be back for some time however, so stay subscribed to be notified when new episodes drop!
Many thanks to everyone who has listened along to our discussions of the book! We so appreciate the love and support for the show. Farewell for the present.
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Our theme song is “You Live In My Heart” by Zakhar Valaha.
Audio clips are taken from the 1973 BBC production of Jane Eyre starring Sorcha Cusack and Michael Jayston.
Please follow Jane Eyre Files on Twitter (https://twitter.com/eyreguide) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/eyreguide/) @eyreguide
If you’re an “Eyrehead” we would appreciate your telling your friends about our podcast and subscribing through your favorite platform. Leave us a review and we may feature it on the show!
7 Sept 2022
40. Chapter 37: “Her I love best”
Jane makes a visit to Ferndean, where Mr. Rochester is living in desolate seclusion. But she helps him regain his vivacity as she playfully eases his mind and reassures him that she is there to stay and will never leave him again. Join Charlene and Mike as they discuss the sweetly romantic reunion of our protagonists, and the penultimate chapter of this novel.
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Our theme song is “You Live In My Heart” by Zakhar Valaha.
Audio clips are taken from the 1973 BBC production of Jane Eyre starring Sorcha Cusack and Michael Jayston.
Please follow Jane Eyre Files on Twitter (https://twitter.com/eyreguide) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/eyreguide/) @eyreguide
If you’re an “Eyrehead” we would appreciate your telling your friends about our podcast and subscribing through your favorite platform. Leave us a review and we may feature it on the show!
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