Analysis of Jane Eyre

In 1847, Charlotte Bronte, although a woman, published her semi autobiographical Jane Eyre. She wrote her novels in Thornton, Yorkshire, England. This novel later became a classic literature novel. ( Bronte) She wrote in the 1800’s and her novel reflects the time period, which she wrote in with the various techniques and themes. In the novel Jane Eyre, Charlotte Bronte uses literary devices such as, imagery and themes like religion and feminism to demonstrate the time period in which she wrote.
In Jane Eyre imagery is used throughout the entire book. Charlotte frequently used ordinary imagery to exemplify hazardous realities that Jane herself did not see. Often authors use imagery to symbolize important items or people in the book. For example, when lighting hits the tree in the orchard on the same evening that Jane became betrothed to Mr. Rochester, the reader can obviously see that Bronte does not approve of this union. On the other hand Bronte uses imagery and symbolism to show the roots of the tree were not completely divided foreshadowing that Jane and Mr. Rochester will reuni...