Why Brontë’s classic isn't a sweet romance—and how Jean Rhys and Karina Lombard reclaimed the story of Bertha Mason.
In this episode, we dismantle the myth of Jane Eyre as a cozy Victorian love story. We dive into the Gothic horror lurking at Thornfield Hall, examine Rochester’s gaslighting, and explore how Jean Rhys’s Wide Sargasso Sea restored humanity to Antoinette Cosway.
Plus, we look at the powerful cinematic legacy of Karina Lombard—from playing the hidden West Indian wife to her iconic role as Isabel II in Legends of the Fall—and how her portrayals confront the dark intersections of colonial empire, gender, and racial identity.
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