How Does Jane Eyre Influence Western Home

Their time at Lowood was one of harsh treatment and unfair conditions. While Helen was treated very poorly and often abused Jane became very close to her.  Jane and Helen had many similarities which allowed them to open up to each other about their beliefs. From Helen, Jane learns the traits of open-mindedness and accord, but she does not fully accept Helen's denunciation of materialistic items in the world. Helen's teaches Jane to work hard at school in order to better herself for the future. Helen Burns told Jane that, "If all the world hated you, and believed you wicked, while your own conscience approved you, and absolved you from guilt, you would not be without friends" (Brontë 84). This is very ironic because by the end of the story Jane epitomizes this quote. From her time at Lowood Jane learned that if being alone was the right thing, that is what she would do. It can be seen throughout the book that Jane is a very honest person and Helen helps to advance her in seeking the truth. Helen was a very positive influence on Jane as she challenged her to seek only the best on stand for what she believed in. Despite the social perception of women in the period Jane learned that she indeed could break those laws and make her life however she hoped.  In the literary analysis article titled, “Jane Eyre’s Quest for Truth and Identity”, it discusses the very fact that Jane did not recognize her own social

In the first few opening chapters Jane Eyre is seen as a mentally and physically abused child, during her years at Gateshead Hall. John Reed displays violence towards Jane in the first chapter. He punishes and bullies Jane; it is not known why the Reed family resent her so much. Her situation is seen as desperate within the first few paragraphs. Her cousins and Aunt make her life impossible and unbearable, she is not seen as a member of the family. Jane is simply seen as ‘’less than a servant’’ as she does ‘’nothing for her keep’’.

Jane Eyre’s second home at Lowood spans a period of eight years during the beginning of which she continues to face an inner battle between passion and reason. Still a young girl, Jane is unable to comprehend the lack for insubordination. This perpetuates when Mr. Brocklehurst denounces her in front of the school:

Throughout the novel of ‘Jane Eyre’ a colonialism and isolation are reflected throughout the novel, mainly through the treatment of Bertha Mason in Jane Eyre as she is cruelly locked in the attic due to her husband, Mr Rochester deeming her as insane. Bertha is described in a demon like manner whereas Jane represents a rebellious young woman who can be closely linked to a modern woman with the values and independence the contemporary readers possess. Jane does not represent any of the desired values by Victorians as Jane stands up to Rochester and acts as his equal rather than his lesser half. The presentation of Bertha being demonic was also highlighted by Solomon as she ‘represent[s] the flames of hell fire’¹ showing the devilish manner Bertha is presented in and the mistreatment of her as an individual, however, it also shows the historical views towards the mentally ill as Bertha isn’t seen to have a sickness but rather she is possessed. Fire is also associated with heat like Bertha as she is aligned with the ‘hot’ West Indies. Bertha is seen as villain as she constantly jeopardises Jane and Rochester’s future, however she can be seem to catalyse Janes personal development and self-awareness due to the positions Jane is left in due to Berthas presence.

Unfortunately, Lowood's values are centered around modesty, and conforming to society's belief in how a middle class women should act. The school raises the students to either become a wife or a governess. For eight years of Jane’s life her creative side is suppressed. Mr. Brocklehurst, the supervisor of the orphan school, says that the purpose of the school is to “render them (the girls) hardy, patient, [and] self-denying.” The supervisor of Lowood does not focus on children learning, or growing into adults, but instead focuses on then becoming self-doubting and modest. Because of the this, this portion of Jane Eyre’s life mentions very little of reading. Jane is forced to conform to the school's rules. Jane loses the rebellious side of her that expressed in Gateshead. Jane instead becomes reserved and she forgets her love for adventure and learning. When talking about her life at Lowood she says “my experience had been of its rules and systems.” Jane says this after realizing the lack of experience she has had in her life because she fell in the routine of Lowoods system. Even though Lowood was a school, they did not give the children freedom to express their interests. Jane no longer was able to read the books she had once enjoyed and was blinded by the ways of Lowood for so long that she forgot the excitement of the outside world. The only

Jane Eyre is a coming of age story following a young woman and her journey of self-growth. At the start of the novel Jane is living with her aunt and three cousins. They continuously abuse her, treating her like a stranger rather than a family member. At the age of ten Jane leaves her aunt's house and attends boarding school. It is at this school where she learns lessons of forgiveness and hope from a meek young woman named Helen Burns. Subsequently studying and teaching at the school for eight years Jane decides to become a governess at the mysterious Thornfield mansion. She falls in love with the owner of Thornfield and the two make plans to marry. Nonetheless on the day of there wedding Jane discovers that Mr. Rochester is already married and that he keeps his insane wife Bertha trapped away in the attic of Thornfield. Devastated by this information, Jane flees Thornfield and nearly dies from cold and starvation. Soon after she is taken in by the Rivers, two sisters and one brother. The passing of Jane's uncle reveals that she and the Rivers are cousins. It is also revealed that this uncle has left Jane all his fortune. This in turn leaves Jane extremely wealthy. Her cousin St. John Rivers ask Jane for his hand in marriage. However Jane comes to the conclusion that she still loves Mr. Rochester. After declining St. John's proposal Jane journeys back to Thornfield. When she arrives at Thornfield Jane discovers the mysterious mansion in burnt ruins. It is revealed that the

I just felt like I wanted to continue to read the whole novel because I had so many question that were unanswered. Jane Eyre had more action in the first chapter than Wuthering Heights and Emma. The story begins as Jane sits in the drawing room of the wealthy Reed home. It is a dreary, chilly winter afternoon which sets the tone of the story. Jane Eyre’s setting was written in the nineteenth-century era same as the novel Emma. The Reeds are Jane’s aunt and cousins who are unkind to her. “Accustomed to John Reed’s abuse, I never had an idea of replying to it; my care was how to endure the blow which would certainly follow the insult” (pg. 375). The quote above gives a brief view of how she is treated in the Reed house. She is abused by her cousin John who says ugly things to her, hits her, throws things at her and then gets her in trouble for it. The story of Jane so far reminds me of the story of Cinderella such as being an outcast and being mistreated. With the way that Jane speaks and thinks throughout the chapter it shows she is well

When searching for female role models in literature across the ages, one may look towards Jane Eyre, Their Eyes Were Watching God, and The Joy Luck Club. Set in 19th century England, Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Brontë, is the memoir of an orphan named Jane Eyre. From her first memories, Jane is different from the people around her and is treated as such. She faces prejudices for her social an economic status, as well as for being an educated woman. To see the world, Jane finds work as a governess for Adele, the charismatic ward of Mr. Rochester, at Thornfield manor. Brontë uses characters around Jane to compare the ideals for women in her society with the hope of what women could be. In the end, Jane and Mr. Rochester are married, but only after

While Jane Eyre may have a somewhat weak plot, Charlotte Brontë makes up for it in other ways. Jane Eyre is sectioned off into four essential sections and a conclusion. These four sections take place in Gateshead, Lowood Institution, Thornfield, and Marsh End. In each section, Jane “comes into conflict with authority, defeats it by her inner strength, and departs into exile”. For example, at Gateshead Aunt Reed is the opposing force. When Jane stands up for herself, she is sent away to Lowood. Jane then learns “how to overcome the evil cruelty of Mr. Brocklehurst by quiet submission”. No matter where Jane goes, she overcomes the conflict by “aggression and submission”. Jane opposes Blanche Ingram and proceeds to receive Rochester’s love by using submissive behavior. On the contrary, Jane takes a stand

The novel Jane Eyre written by Charlotte Brontë depicts a young girl in England who suffers at the dramatic loss of both her parents and loving uncle. She was left to a rude, maniacal step-aunt named Reed who allows her to be beaten with books and locked away in “Red Rooms”. Eventually she was sent away to the Lowood School were she was then tortured, educated, and made “like a lady.” It is shown throughout the novel that she faces persecution by her own thoughts and actions at the persecution of her happiness and future.  “Charlotte Brontë uses various characters to embody aspects of reason and passion, thereby establishing a tension between the two.

The interaction between both Mr Brocklehurst and Jane remind the readers of Jane’s general lack of respect for tyrannous authority figures; especially Mrs Reed. Jane’s inability to quietly accept fair treatment becomes pronounced in her interaction with Mrs Reed. The cruel, hypocritical master of the Lowood Institute, Mr Brocklehurst preaches a doctrine or privation, while stealing from the school to support his luxurious lifestyle. After a typhus epidemic sweeps Lowood, Brocklehurst’s shifty and dishonest practices are brought to light and he is publicly discredited. Mr Brocklehurst becomes a very controversial and important character that Jane encounters early in the

The book Jane Eyre is based on the story of a girl whose name is Jane Eyre. Jane’s journey is long and well-fought, and undergoes circumstances that most people would not have to go through. For this reason, Jane matures quickly throughout the book. She matures just as any average lady would, but just a little bit faster. Jane Eyre has grown and developed a great deal throughout the course of the entire novel. At the beginning of the novel, Jane was a rebellious little girl, but as she advanced, she became more confident and sensible. Jane’s experiences and obstacles that she had to go through reflect very much on who she is as a character. For example, when Jane got locked in the Red Room, or when she had to go to a school with very harsh

The Importance of Jane's Early Life at Lowood to Shaping Her Character in Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte is a gothic and a feminist novel. The main character of the novel is Jane, she is a small, plain and poor child who grows an orphan and is adopted by her uncle, who later dies. She is the first female character to claim her right to feel strong about her emotions and act on her convictions. She lives a long journey and her novel let’s us know all about it.

Jane Eyre, a novel by Charlotte Brontë, contains several notable themes and messages sent to its readers. Jane Eyre is a coming of age novel that is a story of a girl's quest for equality and happiness. A common theme that recurs throughout the novel is the importance of independence.Charlotte Brontë utilizes several techniques to convey this message, incorporating her personal experiences, as well as including symbolism and motifs. Charlotte Bronte subjects Jane to several conflicts that occur because of Jane’s desire for independence and freedom, such as love, religion, and gender inequality.