Jane Eyre Research Paper

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Jane Eyre is a novel, written by Charlotte Bronte and published in 1847, that follows the titular characters emotions and experiences, including her growth to adulthood and her love for Mr Rochester, the Byronic master of the fictitious Thornfield Hall. Jane Eyre's overarching narrative is presented in five phases. By linking Jane's stages of development to the various geographic locations with which she is involved (Gateshead, Lowood, Thornfield, Moor House, and Ferndean), the novel positions itself among a literary genre known as Bildungsroman. The literary genre details the growth and development of a main character through several periods of life. Although met with a series of individuals who threaten her autonomy, Jane succeeds in asserting herself and …show more content…

She feels exiled from society due to the cruel treatment she receives from characters such as John Reed, Mrs Reed, and Mr Brocklehurst. Part of the reason for this isolation is the fact that her past is clouded in mystery as Mrs Reed fails to fill her in about the origins of her real family. At Gateshead, after finally being pushed to the limit by her cousin John Reed, Jane gets sent to the red room, the frightening chamber in which her uncle Reed died. Through the red room, Bronte introduces elements of gothic fiction and the supernatural. The red room serves as an example of both a literal and metaphorical imprisonment. While living at Gateshead, under the tyranny of Mrs Reed, Jane lacks freedom of movement and any personal growth. When leaving Gateshead Jane remarks to Mrs Reed, "I am glad you are no relation to mine. I will never call you aunt as long as I live." In this passage, jane asserts her fiery spirit in her tirade and she displays a keen sense of justice and recognition for her need of love. Furthermore, the powerful nature of Jane is highlighted as she affirms her authority over and against her

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