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Jilly_in_VA

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4. The abuse in Jane Eyre is different, IMO

Reply to LisaM (Reply #3)

Mon Feb 16, 2026, 05:40 PM

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She's abused at school. I don't think Mr. Rochester abuses his wife. She's mentally ill and that's just how mentally ill patients were treated in those days because people didn't know better.

Wuthering Heights is different. WAY different. I detested the book in high school and just couldn't explain why. Now I can. I don't think it's a suitable book for high school kids to be forced to read. I'd rather have them reading some of the so-called "banned " books than than.it.

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Powered by women, 'Wuthering Heights' digs up $34.8 million at the box office for a No. 1 debut [View all] Jilly_in_VA Monday OP

I loved the book and haven't liked any movie version of it I have seen. LisaM Monday #1

I liked the version with Timothy Dalton waay back when (came out in 1970 says WIKI) hlthe2b Monday #2

He was a good Heathcliff. LisaM Monday #3

The abuse in Jane Eyre is different, IMO Jilly_in_VA Monday #4

I've never liked "Jane Eyre". LisaM Monday #5

I wouldn't REQUiRE them to read either one Jilly_in_VA Monday #6

Just finished watching the British ITV 2 part series mnhtnbb Tuesday #7