My Podcast Preparation

The Outline

 

Explanation: Originally, a friend and I planned on working together to create a podcast that addressed the topic of modern women and how they have developed and demonstrated modesty in today’s world. However, the Coronavirus has hindered our progress, so we decided to do separate podcasts in order to complete the projects in a timely manner.

My new podcast is about vampirism and Jane Austen, which sounds like an odd combination.  However, there are quirks about vampiric entertainment that resemble some of the traditional values and character types found in Jane Austen’s two most famous novels: Emma and Pride and Prejudice.

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1. Introduction
   

   • Hello everyone! How are you doing today? I hope you are doing well because we have a great show ahead of us today. But, first, hello! I am Bella and welcome to “Withering Bites,” a show that discusses show classic literature continues to play a role in our modern day entertainment.
   • I truly believe that, while books will always be loved, they are not so appealing to younger generations–especially classics like Jane Austen’s. However, I also believe that books, like those written by Jane Austen, are way too crucial to be left behind in history. So, today, I want to talk about how Jane Austen’s works have been molded into forms of entertainment for younger generations–more specifically, young girls.
   • We have some very interesting movies and tv shows available to us through cable, Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, etc. And, I think one of the most prominent genres within this entertainment, specifically for young girls, is romance. So, I think it would be cool to explore a television show within this genre, specifically The Vampire Diaries, and how aspects of Jane Austen’s works may be found in this show.
   • It sounds like an odd combination. However, there are quirks about vampiric entertainment that resemble some of the traditional values and character-types found in Emma and Pride and Prejudice. I know, this sounds ambitious and kind of crazy. But, there are valid connections. So, let’s get started!

2. Background on Austen

   • Jane Austen died July 18, 1817, in the arms of her sister, Cassandra.  She was only 42 years old. Despite the end of such a young life, Austen left behind six infamous novels in her place. Two of those novels are of utmost importance to today’s media; those two novels are Emma and Pride and Prejudice.
   • Describe each individual novel; emphasize on the characters that will be referenced in the following section.

3. Background on the Show

   

   • Caroline Forbes & Emma
     • Describe Emma
       • Traits
       • Actions
       • Development
     • Describe Caroline
       • Traits
       • Actions
       • Development
   • Damon Salvatore & Darcy
     • Describe Darcy
       • Traits
       • Actions
       • Development
     • Describe Damon
       • Traits
       • Actions
       • Development

4. Vampires and Austen though?

   

   In connecting Austen, vampires, and romance, Susan Bell quoted Leo Braudy, a professor at the University of Southern California, in saying, “Vampires have lived for thousands of years, have survived history, so they are simultaneously feared but admired, because they represent, for the moment, a liberation from mortality.”  Vampires have survived history; they are wise and eternal. In a funny way, this could be seen as a compliment to Austen, to have her characters’ personalities transplanted into figures who not only live forever but are admired by today’s society. Additionally, Austen’s ideals and values of her time may be better preserved through vampires.