03-11-2010, 03:59 PM
I'll come out and admit that I've never liked Mr Rochester (and I'm not that fond of Jane either) and that's just one of the reasons.
Even though I agree with everything Des Esseintes says about the nature of the gothic novel, I just can't accept Rochester as hero material. His behaviour towards Jane throughout the entire story is just one step too close to plain ol' nasty.
I always thought that I was alone in not liking this classic. It seems to be to gothic readers what Pride and Prejudice is to historical romance, and I can't understand the attraction.
Even though I agree with everything Des Esseintes says about the nature of the gothic novel, I just can't accept Rochester as hero material. His behaviour towards Jane throughout the entire story is just one step too close to plain ol' nasty.
I always thought that I was alone in not liking this classic. It seems to be to gothic readers what Pride and Prejudice is to historical romance, and I can't understand the attraction.