Literary Characters On Instagram
What Would Famous Literary Characters Post on Instagram?
Social media has become the grand stage for self-expression, humblebrags, and passive-aggressive subtweets—so what if history’s most iconic literary characters had Instagram accounts? Let’s dive into a parallel universe where Hamlet is a moody influencer, and Elizabeth Bennet is the queen of bookish reels.
1. Hamlet (@ToPostOrNotToPost)
Caption: “Just vibing with this skull. Thinking about life and betrayal. #MelancholyAesthetic #UncleIssues”
Hamlet’s account would be the perfect mix of brooding selfies, dark academia aesthetics, and cryptic quotes that make you wonder if he’s okay. Expect a lot of black-and-white portraits and existential polls in his stories: “To be or not to be?”
2. Elizabeth Bennet (@ReadItAndWeep)
Caption: “POV: You rejected the richest guy in town and now he’s being nice to your family. #Awkward #RegencyRomance”
Elizabeth would be the queen of literary TikTok cross-posts, serving daily doses of wit and sarcasm. She’d also run a very tasteful bookstagram with a steady supply of feminist hot takes on classic literature.
3. Jay Gatsby (@TheGreatGatsbyOfficial)
Caption: “Huge party at mine tonight. DM for location. Dress code: expensive. #LiveFastDieMysterious”
Gatsby’s page would be a sea of opulence: champagne toasts, extravagant parties, and captions that make it clear he’s got a fixation on one specific woman who probably isn’t into him. His IG bio? “Can’t repeat the past? Why of course you can.”
4. Sherlock Holmes (@DeduceThis)
Caption: “Spotted: A suspicious footprint outside 221B Baker Street. Elementary, my dear Watson. #CrimeSolving #NoFilter”
Sherlock’s Instagram would be a blend of true crime reels, dramatic close-ups of tobacco pipes, and callouts to Moriarty. His DMs are probably filled with people asking him to solve their personal mysteries (or complaining about how messy his room looks in the background of his stories).
5. Hester Prynne (@TheScarletInfluencer)
Caption: “Wearing this bold letter ‘A’ today. It stands for ‘Absolutely Thriving.’ #Branding #RedIsMyColor”
Hester would take the power of public shaming and turn it into an influencer empire. Think empowering TED Talks, fiery Instagram Lives, and merch that says, “Let he who is without sin cast the first like.”
6. Dracula (@SuckItUpButtercup)
Caption: “POV: You’re up at 3AM craving a snack. #BloodIsTheNewWine”
Dracula would thrive on thirst traps (pun intended). His aesthetic? Gothic castles, long capes, and eerie selfies in suspiciously dim lighting. His engagement would skyrocket at night, and he’d definitely have a TikTok series called “How To Seduce Humans in Three Bites or Less.”
7. Jo March (@WriteOrDie)
Caption: “Me: I will never marry. Also me: falls for the most charming professor in literature history. #Oops #FeministDilemmas”
Jo’s Instagram would be filled with cozy writing sessions, passionate rants about gender roles, and throwback posts of her sisters. She’d also be the type to drop savage responses to mansplainers in her comment section.
8. Captain Ahab (@CallMePetty)
Caption: “Good morning to everyone except the white whale that ruined my life. #RevengeIsABestServedWithHarpoons”
Ahab’s entire page would be a dedication to tracking down Moby Dick, complete with dramatic seafaring selfies and occasional memes about how he’s definitely not obsessed. He would also have a podcast called “Whale, Actually…”
References:
- Austen, Jane. Pride and Prejudice. 1813.
- Shakespeare, William. Hamlet. 1603.
- Fitzgerald, F. Scott. The Great Gatsby. 1925.
- Doyle, Arthur Conan. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. 1892.
- Alcott, Louisa May. Little Women. 1868.
- Melville, Herman. Moby-Dick. 1851.
- Hawthorne, Nathaniel. The Scarlet Letter. 1850.
- Stoker, Bram. Dracula. 1897.
