Episode 2 - Effie Briest

Was Fontane a man who understood women, or even an early feminist? In the second episode, Carsten and Jo discuss Theodor Fontane's most successful work, which is required reading for most students today: Effi Briest. They substantiate the thesis of the second episode, "Fontane describes the gender stereotypes of his time, and Effi is a woman who fits his ideal," by reading excerpts from the text and then analyzing them in more detail. With another pleasant satirical touch, they get to the heart of the problem with Theodor Fontane's characterization. Was he really a man who understood women, or even an early feminist? And why do his main female characters mostly have mental health issues? A humorous search for clues begins, with games, fun, and music. Immerse yourself once again in the world of literary stereotypes and prejudices.