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Jilly_in_VA

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6. I wouldn't REQUiRE them to read either one

Reply to LisaM (Reply #5)

Mon Feb 16, 2026, 05:58 PM

Feb 16

I read Jane Eyre at the age of 9 and loved it. I was a precocious child. I read WH about 4 years later and hated it. Was required to read it again in HS and hated it even more. Was required to read it again in college and saw it for what it was. I felt thin, and still do, that it glorifies abuse and codependence as "romance". BLEAH!

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I loved the book and haven't liked any movie version of it I have seen. LisaM Feb 16 #1

I liked the version with Timothy Dalton waay back when (came out in 1970 says WIKI) hlthe2b Feb 16 #2

He was a good Heathcliff. LisaM Feb 16 #3

The abuse in Jane Eyre is different, IMO Jilly_in_VA Feb 16 #4

I've never liked "Jane Eyre". LisaM Feb 16 #5

I wouldn't REQUiRE them to read either one Jilly_in_VA Feb 16 #6

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