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"Jane Eyre" and Reason vs. Passion

Finding Faith in Fandoms

Amelia and Kenny Smith join Jackie to talk about their mutual love of Jane Eyre, Charlotte Brontë’s beloved Gothic coming-of-age romance. Among other things, Amelia lays out how Helen and Jane are Christ figures; Jackie opens up about life with ADHD; and Kenny identifies 19th-century tropes that the novel subverts. Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of child abuse and spiritual abuse. References & Recommendations: ~ The British Library - Jane Eyre videos ~ The Princess Passion Project - Jane Eyre essay by Amelia Smith Cover Art: “Brave Enough For Love” music video by Amelia and Kenny Smith Music: ~ “Adventurous Souls” by Zane Dickinson