Jane Eyre, Frozen II, and Identity Most parents with young children have seen Frozen II , Disney’s latest sequel extending the story of beloved snow queen Elsa, her intrepid sister Anna, and their crew of loveable side characters. Fewer are familiar with Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre , the story of a battered orphan seeking love and agency in a hostile world. One story is created for children, one for adults, and they are vastly different stories. However, they have some overlap; specifically, the main characters in both stories receive mysterious, audible Calls--Elsa hears hers in the form of angelic singing, and Jane hears the voice of Mr. Rochester. These near-identical Calls summon both women to take ownership of their pasts, using their knowledge of themselves and their history to construct a future in which they have embraced their personal identity and autonomy. In both Jane Eyre and Frozen II, the main characters receive the mysterious call at similar positions in their
"Pressured by his father and mocked by his peers, 15-year-old Tiuri competes to become a Knight of Dagonaut--just as the kingdom faces a dark threat." The series description for the Netflix original The Letter for the King sounds promising. As the show gets underway, viewers quickly learn that Tiuri is different from the other novices, displaying both a strong sense of honor and the first stirrings of magic. During the Novices' initiation, Tiuri breaks tradition in order to respond to a desperate call for help beyond the chapel doors. His response leads him to a dying knight, who hands him a letter that must go to the king to prevent Prince Viridian from taking over and unleashing unfathomable darkness upon the world. (For a more in-depth summary, view the Rotten Tomatoes page here ; Wikipedia page here ) The first few episodes are riveting. The story's magic system is interesting, featuring a spooky scene in which Prince Viridian roasts a victim over a fire and