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In this discussion Cicely Havely, Lecturer in Literature, speaks to Dr. Anthony Storr, an eminent psychiatrist, about the psychology of Jane Eyre. The talk is intended as an example of how a psycho...logical approach can contribute to our understanding of a novel. Dr. Storr looks at the emphasis on childhood in the novel and relates it to Charlotte Bronte's own probable experience. The relationships between Jane, Rochester and St. John Rivers may also reflect problems shared by Charlotte and other intelligent women. The discussion also takes in Jane's graphic dreams, and the conflict between 'passion' and 'religion'.
In this discussion Cicely Havely, Lecturer in Literature, speaks to Dr. Anthony Storr, an eminent psychiatrist, about the psychology of Jane Eyre. The talk is intended as an example of how a psycho...logical approach can contribute to our understanding of a novel. Dr. Storr looks at the emphasis on childhood in the novel and relates it to Charlotte Bronte's own probable experience. The relationships between Jane, Rochester and St. John Rivers may also reflect problems shared by Charlotte and other intelligent women. The discussion also takes in Jane's graphic dreams, and the conflict between 'passion' and 'religion'.
| Module code and title: | A101, An arts foundation course |
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| Item code: | A101; 26 |
| Recording date: | 1977-07-08 |
| First transmission date: | 22-08-1978 |
| Published: | 1978 |
| Rights Statement: | Rights owned or controlled by The Open University |
| Restrictions on use: | This material can be used in accordance with The Open University conditions of use. A link to the conditions can be found at the bottom of all OUDA web pages. |
| Duration: | 00:18:22 |
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| Producer: | Nick Levinson |
| Contributors: | Cicely Palser Havely; Anthony Storr |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Keyword(s): | Christian Resignation; Governess; Psychology |
| Master spool number: | TLN16950H385 |
| Production number: | 950H385 |
| Available to public: | no |
