Podcast Postscript: Chapter 16

In Chapter 16, Jane draws her own portrait to compare to her version of Blanche Ingram - just to remind herself that Mr. Rochester could never be interested in her.  The three miniseries adaptations have their own versions of Jane’s portrait, and as always I love comparing the different adaptations.  

Here we have the 1973 interpretation - where Jane really shows how little she thinks of her appearance.  Jane seems aged in this drawing!  I do love how the 1973 version brings attention to the fact that Jane is deliberately drawing herself to disadvantage.

This is from the opening credits of the 1983 version, so this is more of a true portrait of Jane.  It’s nice to see Mr. Rochester peeking in from the corner as well!

This is the 2006 miniseries, and Jane is being drawn very true to life. I do love how they focused on her very clear and piercing eyes.  Something I’m sure Mr. Rochester is drawn to as well.

We talk about Chapter 16 and the romance and mystery brewing at Thornfield in the latest episode of the Jane Eyre Files Podcast.