In Patricia Park's Re Jane, an appropriation of Jane Eyre, Jane Re interviews and works for Ed Farley and Dr. Beth Mazer in Carroll Gardens in Brooklyn, New York. When Jane approaches the house, she explains that "646 Thorn Street was the only house on the block with a string of red paper lanterns hung in the doorway. To the left of the door was a hooded bay window, and from where I stood it gave the impression that the house was winking at me," (Park 21). Thorn Street is a nod to the hypo-text Jane Eyre's Thornfield Hall where Mr. Rochester lived. According to the website Street Easy, Carroll Gardens is a very high price, high society place to live (Sreet Easy). We get a sense of this in the novel as Jane is always commenting on the area's boujie atmosphere, noting both the people and the geographic location. Street Easy claims that Carroll Gardens is "one of Brooklyn's oldest Italian enclaves... a destination for families looking for a kid-friendly neighborhood with a casual, friendly vibe" (Street Easy). The site also lists houses for sale and they range from 1.5 million to 2.5 million dollars, some even more (Street Easy). Based on the location and the dynamic family relationships and finances, it is clear that Ed Farley and Dr. Beth Mazer are quite rich, with the novel stating it multiple times.
https://streeteasy.com/neighborhoods/carroll-gardens/
“Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, New York.” Street Easy Neighborhoods, Street Easy.
Park, Patricia. Re Jane, Penguin Books, 2015.

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