For this week’s class reading discussion, I am especially excited because I get to present my text! One of the pieces I picked for my final paper was Jane Eyre, and so did my friend/classmate Sam, so I got to analyze this book in ways that could benefit my story and hers. One thing that stood out to me with these readings and with me really focusing on Jane Eyre specifically this week with writing my paper, is how Jane Eyre and Esther both struggled with their fashion identities, but in completely different ways. Esther has been grandly exposed to a world of fashion which she doesn’t click with, causing her frustration. Jane is prevented from exploring her world of fashion, which frustrates her. I’m excited to see how Jane’s relationship with fashion changes as she goes throughout the story, and as she spends more time in school/around other girls. Another aspect of this week’s readings that I really liked were how Isabella’s poetry about menopause were women focused, not potential baby focused, not marriage “time fertile window” focused, but focused on the woman as they navigate this new and bittersweet change with their body. Overall I find the similarities and differences between these stories to be so broad, yet so nitty gritty at the same time, and I’m really excited to keep writing.
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