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The Reasons In Jane Eyre, By Charlotte Bronte

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Risha Tiatia
English 2010-52
Prof. Hansen
22 January 2018
Argument Essay Jane Eyre, written by Charlotte Bronte, opens with a stirring chapter not only leaving the reader wanting to read the rest, but also leaving them with unanswered questions. The author provides a touching case right from the start. The first chapter of Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte meets the criteria that Weiland and Kardos have published regarding how to create a successful first chapter.
According to Weiland, “The hook comes in many forms, but stripped down to its lowest common denominator, it’s nothing more or less than a question. If we can pique our readers’ curiosity, we’ve got em. Simple as that” (Weiland 338). No one likes unanswered questions, so starting out with questions is a good strategy to convince your readers that they have to keep reading to find the answers to their …show more content…

Jane, Bessie (the nurse), Abbot (the maid), Mrs. Reed ( Jane’s aunt), and her three kids: Eliza, John, and Georgiana Reed were all introduced in the first chapter. Let’s focus on the protagonist, which I believe is, Jane. Jane shows strength in the first chapter, how she stands up against John when he threw the book at her. She knows her self-worth and is not afraid to say what is on her mind. Yet she also doubts her strength throughout the first chapter dealing with John, but the attribute is there and will hopefully show more throughout the book. There is a great deal of a description for the character John as well, which can give the readers something to hold onto while reading the rest of the book. Weiland states, “Even the most plot-driven tales inevitably boil down to characters. The personalities that inhabit your stories are what will connect with readers” (Weiland 339). I feel like many people relate to being bullied or abused in one way or another, and we can use that aspect to connect with Jane on a whole new

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