25 Classic Literature Memes That Will Never Grow Old

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Melissa Knudson • Writer
Sep 24, 2026 7:00 AM EDT

Can we all agree Romeo got ahead of himself a little? 

You went into your English class expecting it to get monotonous and boring real quick, only to realise the characters in these novels are utterly and completely unhinged and unpredictable. There is not a moment of peace between those lines, for sure. Talk about feeling better about making impulsive decisions after Jane Eyre literally decided to marry a stranger for his looks. You might have problems, but you will never have your lover drinking a sleep potion so you can elope- type of problems. Thankfully. We can admit that skincare routines are getting a little out of hand these days, but we can also be happy to say that at least they don't include a secret pact with the devil; imagine what your health insurance would have to say about that. 

This list might look like an innocent collection of memes to make you laugh on a slow morning, but it's more of a public service series. We don't know who needs to hear this, but please don't try scientific experiments on yourself at home, as you could turn into an evil monster that only leaves home at night. In that same way, don't try to lock your unstable wife in the attic so you can marry your niece's tutor. We don't recommend it, and neither does Mr Rochester (we hope he has learned his lesson).

Half classics, half horror stories; it is time to dust off some of the best, most wild literary history moments. Yes, we are looking at you, Dr Frankenstein. A little word of advice: never be a character who symbolised goodness and empathy in a novel written years ago; you will not make it to the final page. If you must, maybe try being a misunderstood monster from the Gothic period. On that note, never trust a scientist whose lab casually sits in a dark, uncleaned attic and only seems to function at midnight. Needless to say, he probably does not have a proper license to practice. 

Speaking of practice, this is the perfect opportunity to bring back your best evil laugh while scrolling through this collection of memes. Maybe even take some inspiration to praise these classics in the forthcoming spooky season. Perhaps you'll relate to some of these colourful characters, or most likely, you will not if you're not afraid of a lonely crow coming to haunt you in your hotel room. In any case, show this list to your favourite English teacher to prove that you were actually paying attention.

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