Panopticism in a Digital Age: An Examination of Transmedia Reimagining Jane Eyre

Author

April L. Gonzales, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Date of Award

8-2018

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

English

First Advisor

Dr. Marisa Knox

Second Advisor

Dr. Shawn Thomson

Third Advisor

Dr. David Anshen

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine how content creators, Nessa Aref and Alysson Hall have reinterpreted the original character Jane Eyre in a modern and social media era. The main struggle emphasized is that between an ideal self and societies expectations. Societies expectations and the expression of self are both more influenced by economics and business. The creators of The Autobiography of Jane Eyre heavily emphasize the motivations behind appearances. The creators shift Jane’s character so she is able to navigate within these expectations and the influence present in a digital world.

Comments

Copyright 2018 April L. Gonzales. All Rights Reserved.

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Recommended Citation

Gonzales, April L., "Panopticism in a Digital Age: An Examination of Transmedia Reimagining Jane Eyre" (2018). Theses and Dissertations. 284.
https://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/etd/284