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My first King book was probably It. I read it in high school and then moved onto The Stand and just continued. I haven't read all his books, but I've enjoyed many of them. I am a high school English teacher.

The reason I've joined is to try to find an answer to a question that has bothered me for several years. Has Stephen King ever mentioned having read Jane Eyre? There are scenes early in the novel that have made me thing of Firestarter, when Jane, in a rage, imagines her anger as if it was a raging heath fire. Students of mine reading the Red Room chapter made the connection to The Shining.

Would anyone have any leads if they don't know the answer?

Thanks,

Ben
 
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Ben Hellman said:
My first King book was probably It. I read it in high school and then moved onto The Stand and just continued. I haven't read all his books, but I've enjoyed many of them. I am a high school English teacher.

The reason I've joined is to try to find an answer to a question that has bothered me for several years. Has Stephen King ever mentioned having read Jane Eyre? There are scenes early in the novel that have made me thing of Firestarter, when Jane, in a rage, imagines her anger as if it was a raging heath fire. Students of mine reading the Red Room chapter made the connection to The Shining.

Would anyone have any leads if they don't know the answer?

Thanks,

Ben
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Hi Ben and welcome - it must be neat to be an English teacher (which is what Stephen King used to be!) I am sure he read Jane Eyre - he has read so many books, he is truly a "Constant Reader". I doubt you will get a definite answer to such a question as the one you are asking but good luck anyway! :cheerful:

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Ben Hellman said:
My first King book was probably It. I read it in high school and then moved onto The Stand and just continued. I haven't read all his books, but I've enjoyed many of them. I am a high school English teacher.

The reason I've joined is to try to find an answer to a question that has bothered me for several years. Has Stephen King ever mentioned having read Jane Eyre? There are scenes early in the novel that have made me thing of Firestarter, when Jane, in a rage, imagines her anger as if it was a raging heath fire. Students of mine reading the Red Room chapter made the connection to The Shining.

Would anyone have any leads if they don't know the answer?

Thanks,

Ben
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Welcome to the Board!

Would have to ask as I'm not sure and don't remember seeing it in an interview. Doesn't mean it's not there--just don't remember it.
 
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