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Last weekend, Jane Eyre‘s umpteenth film adaptation opened to strong reviews and squeals from bookish girls (and boys) who, at some point in their lives, may have felt “poor, obscure, plain, and little.” With Wuthering Heights being released later this year, it seems that the Brontë sisters are having a moment; Jennie Yabroff of The Daily Beast takes a look at fans of Team Charlotte and Team Emily and the heated debates about which sister is the superior writer. Forrest Wickman of Slate lists other authors whose work is constantly adapted for the screen.
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Team Charlotte! For the record, also Team Anne. But never Team Emily, because I hate Wuthering Heights.
Without question, Charlotte is the better writer. Jane Eyre has a plot, is paced well, has deliciously descriptive passages and a heroine and foil to adore. Emily’s Wuthering Heights is not horrible, but it’s not in the same league. While Heathcliff may be a romantic outsider, Katherine is no match for Jane.
here here! I completely agree, Charlotte is the better writer and Kathy is no match for Jane at all!
hey, dumb dumbs. you spelled bronte wrong on the link to this article. pretty sure they are not the “bront” sisters…sheesh.