I agree; "Jane Eyre" is right up there in my favorites list. I have read the book a couple of times by now. I just love it. I do think the two books quite different. Afterall they were written by two different sisters and having sisters I know all too well how differently they can think. I think that Wuthering Heights is a much darker novel and more Gothic than Jane Eyre, yet we do have the dark element of the wife in the attic in JE. I guess coming from the same roots and environment the two sisters thought somewhat similar. I think the main charcters in WH are much darker and enigmatic than the characters in JE. Yes, we all know your devotion to "Persausion, Lady Wenthworth. It is about time to me to watch that film again. I love the book and film so much, too.
I think Antiquarian was merely pointing out what she observed from others and their opinions on the two novels; not her own opinion.
I did like Lady Raven's post about the book and I totally agree with her about the characters - I felt much the same way - wavering back and forth on whether I liked or disliked them both, but conclusively I found they were only human with many flaws and inner struggles, conflicts... this is what made the book so fascinating.You know, you have described my feelings exactly on the book, the reason why I like it. Except that I never liked Catherine. Never will. Other than that, I couldn't have written the post better myself.
Oh, sorry you could not find it. I think it is hard to locate. I was so lucky to come across that tape at the thrifstore, but then it would not work right on two VCR's, so it must have been defective, although it might have needed to be adjusted to the player - tracking. I think I threw it out, but I might still have it. Anyway, I was determined to find it somewhere on DVD, and I did find it on Amazon. I will look for you, and see if they have it listed. It was worth buying, although the ending is slightly altered - I still very much liked it and loved his performance - his eyes are so mesmerizing. I think he made a fine Heathcliff. Well, now I find I am inspired, to watch the film again, tomorrow night. I can't wait.I know OF it. I tried to find it in the library. Then I looked on Netflix, but to no avail. I knew they sold it on DVD (I put it on my wishlist, in fact). I figured that he would be good at playing the dark, brooding Heathcliff. After all, I thought he was perfect as the dark, brooding Rochester.
I just went and looked up the film on Amazon. Here is the link -
http://www.amazon.com/Wuthering-Heig...GB/ref=sr_1_3?
It stars: Anna Calder-Marshall, Timothy Dalton
Anna Calder-Marshall starred with Lawrence Olivier in his King Lear film, she played the daughter Lear so cruely and unjustly rejects. She was very good in that film and she is very good in this film, as well.
Wow, the price is really low right now - under $8 new and sealed. Good luck and hope you get it so we can discuss it further. I received in the mail today a $25 dollar credit on my reward card to spend on Amazon. I am going to have a good time with that this week.