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EPISODE · Jun 28, 2026 · 1H 19M

The Other Side of Jane Eyre: How Should We Understand Bertha Mason?

from The 2am Book Review Club

Over the past few weeks, we've been discussing Charlotte Bronte's smash hit, Jane Eyre. Featuring sad orphans, Gothic horror, and passionate romance, Jane Eyre is a wild ride.... but there's another, darker side to Charlotte Bronte's classic.How should we understand the problematic but fascinating character of Bertha Mason? Let's find out in this very special bonus episode!SPOILERS for Chapters 1-28 of Jane Eyre!Want to join the official book club? Check out this link.Join the Jane Eyre read-along!! Check out this link.UPDATED Jane Eyre discussion schedule:May 25th: Jane Eyre Ep. 1 (Chapters 1-10)June 1st: Jane Eyre Ep. 2 (Chapters 11-17)June 8th: Jane Eyre Ep. 3 (Chapters 18-24)June 22nd: Jane Eyre Ep. 4 (Chapters 25-31)June 29th: Jane Eyre Ep. 5 (Chapters 32-38)Musical credits: pixabay, Wikimedia Commons.Tune in for exciting book-related content every week here on the podcast, and be sure to also check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Youtube channel.

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