Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

     Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre is a coming-of-age story about an unconventional woman's development within a society of strict rules and expectations. At pivotal moments in Jane's life, she makes choices which are influenced by her emotions and/or her reason. Through the results of those choices, Jane learns to balance passion and practicality to achieve true happiness.

Jane Eyre is a novel almost ahead of its time in terms of when it was written and the ideas it conveys when one reads it. The pages read a story of a young woman who refuses to fall into the “social norms” of the time, and in the process becomes a natural heroine within her own tale. It is through the development of this character that Charlotte Bronte challenges the picture of a nineteenth century woman. Jane is a bright, fiery, passionate young woman who is left to her own devices within a family that does not want her and makes it very known from the start. However, it is through this unfortunate circumstance that Jane finds her own spirit and begins her journey towards much more.

In Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre, Jane begins as a ten year old girl who shows insecurity at home. She felt the need to meet her aunt’s expectations to be seen as part of the family. After Jane lives at Lowood for eight years, she grows to become a young independent woman. She is capable of making decisions for herself and expressing her own opinion. In the last events of the book, Jane demonstrates her self-worth. She is able to resist hardships in her life and start thinking for herself. In the novel, Jane transitions from someone with insecurity to having independence and self-worth.

Throughout the novel Jane faces many obstacles created by the beliefs of the society. Jane overcomes each of these standards created by the society and becomes her own independent women. The three societal standards in Jane Eyre are oppression, gender inequality, and social class. Jane knew what it was to be poor and be considerate before she became rich, thus helping her overcome her struggle for social class. She overcomes the mistreatment she receives by standing up to those who inflicted it upon her. Jane also overcomes gender inequality in the novel by forcing Mr. Rochester to see her as an equal. Jane overcomes many barriers in her path and becomes a strong independent

The Victorian Era encompassed a time of great discrepancy between the sexes, especially for women. The polarization of gender roles reflected on a basis of gender sexuality where men and women were granted certain advantages and disadvantages. Women were expected to realize a specific position in society based on morals of submission, passivity, and a complete lack of selfishness and independence. Constrictive notions such as these prevent individual expression and expansion. Therefore, while struggling to fill the pre-conceived expectancies of society, one forces true desires and happiness to pass as a scant priority. Charlotte Brontë's Victorian novel, Jane Eyre, explores the significance of individual fulfillment in an oppressive

“This book might have been written by a woman but certainly not a lady.” It is bildungsromane (Triska); a type of novel concerned with the education, development, and maturing of a young protagonist (Dictionary.com). Jane Eyre was a very shy, plain, and reserved person. Even though she had a very plain look she had a passion that wasn’t expected of her (Green). She also had hopes and dreams and aspirations. So I wonder, how might Jane Eyre react to the women of today?

Jane Eyre is a coming-of-age novel written by Charlotte Brontë. Jane challenges the stereotypes of women in the Victorian era. Every time she rebels, she is faced with a consequence that helps shape the person she is later on. The integrity that is reflected through her character shows that the love she finds in the end is completely worth it, considering she is finally content.

Charlotte Bronte’s novel “Jane Eyre” is about a young girl who is coming of age and facing the struggles of social class and religious aspects. Throughout her entire journey of life Jane never gives up on what she truly wants. Why does Jane never give up on finding her true faith and life all together, even through all the obstacles she faces in life? Jane faces challenges and/or obstacles such as religious beliefs, love, and social class.

Belonging, equality, and society verses self are all common ideas in the media. These themes will always be present in the world because humans are always searching for self-actualization, to be treated as equal or better, and to keep self-morals despite pressuring societies. The novel Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontё explores these themes. Authors tend to write what they know and these themes can reflect how Brontё viewed the world around her. Charlotte Brontё uses Jane Eyre to explore 19th century feminism, sense of belonging and family, and how to keep individual morals when society does not favor those morals.

In Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre, the relationships Jane has with the male characters demonstrates her coming of age from dependence to independence because Jane begins by rebelling against John and Mr. Brocklehurst, she leaves Mr. Rochester, and denies St. John’s proposal. Jane’s acts of rebellion against John Reed shows that she is tired of being dependent on him and his family. Also, by showing signs of rebellion to Mr. Brocklehurst when she first is interviewed to see if the school Lowood is the right place for her shows that she yearns for independence. Jane’s standing up to Mr. Rochester by leaving him shows that she is not dependent on him. Jane’s refusal of St. John’s proposal shows that she is an independent woman who can do things for herself. Considering the connection between the men in Jane’s life and her coming of age from dependence to independence, it is important to analyze her first show of instability with John Reed and Mr. Brocklehurst.

Charlotte Brontë’s “Jane Eyre” is said to be a reflection of her own self, where Jane is meant to represent her. However, Jane excelled in what Charlotte Brontë couldn’t, and that’s fluency in conversation which made her superior to her creator. Let that alone, throughout the story, Jane, the novel’s small, plain, unloved, loving, forgiving, and determined protagonist, faces numerous obstacles that can be said to be difficult. It is these obstacles she faces which shape her to become who is she is by the end of the story. However, there’s just this one particular point in her life that shows Jane’s psychological and moral development.

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.

Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre is presented in the Victorian Period of England. It is a novel which tells the story of a child's maturation into adulthood. Jane's developing personality has been shaped by her rough childhood. She has been influenced by many people and experiences. As a woman of her time, Jane has had to deal with the strain of physical appearance. This has a great effect on her mental thinking and decision making. Jane Eyre's cognitive and physical attributes have been affected by her environment throughout her life.

   Charlotte Bronte's novel, Jane Eyre, skillfully reveals that Jane, the protagonist, has the qualities of endurance, valor, and vitality, yet she is refused self-contentment by the confined society in which she lives. Not only is this work a love story, but it is the tale of a young orphaned girl and her struggle for love and independence. Through the various environments Bronte provides, Jane oscillates between education and containment and also between freedom and servitude.

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.