Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys (Book Analysis)
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Unlock the more straightforward side of Wide Sargasso Sea with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!
This engaging summary presents an analysis of Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys, which was inspired by Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre and tells the story of the most frequently overlooked character in that novel: Bertha Mason, the infamous "madwoman in the attic". Rhys's novel takes the reader back to Bertha's childhood in the Caribbean, when she was known by the name Antoinette Cosway, and explores how her status as an outcast, her unhappy marriage and the pernicious influence of rumour and slander eventually transform her from a quiet child into the deranged character from Brontë's novel. Wide Sargasso Sea was the last novel published by Jean Rhys prior to her death in 1979, and is generally considered her masterpiece. It was also partially influenced by Rhys's own childhood in the Caribbean.
Find out everything you need to know about Wide Sargasso Sea in a fraction of the time!
This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
A complete plot summary
Character studies
Key themes and symbols
Questions for further reflection
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Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys, which was inspired by Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre and tells the story of the most frequently overlooked character in that novel: Bertha Mason, the infamous "madwoman in the attic". Rhys's novel takes the reader back to Bertha's childhood in the Caribbean, when she was known by the name Antoinette Cosway, and explores how her status as an outcast, her unhappy marriage and the pernicious influence of rumour and slander eventually transform her from a quiet child into the deranged character from Brontë's novel. Wide Sargasso Sea was the last novel published by Jean Rhys prior to her death in 1979, and is generally considered her masterpiece. It was also partially influenced by Rhys's own childhood in the Caribbean.
Find out everything you need to know about Wide Sargasso Sea in a fraction of the time!
This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
Why choose BrightSummaries.com?
Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!
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