Throughout Austen's novels, certain cities and regions of England have become increasingly iconic in the ways we recognize and think of them. Janine Barchas claims that "[t]o a significant extent, Jane Austen creates her novels out of the 'real solemn history'" and her delightful narratives "flow from historical fact" (115).

Itaewon is the international district of Seoul, South Korea. Itaewon has a population of roughly 22,000 people and is popular among tourists and U.S. Military stationed in South Korea. Sometimes known as the "western district" Itaewon is similar to American Chinatowns (Wiki). This makes it an interesting choice for Changhoon to decide to bring Nina to Itaewon. As Jane says, in Patricia Park's novel, Re Jane: A Novel, "Why Nina will want to come to Korea only to see American faces--" (213). Changhoon reasons that Nina will probably feel more comfortable around American faces (213).

Brooklyn, New York is an interesting setting in Re Jane because the focus on Jane and her family’s li