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Women were expected to be seen not heard just the same as children. Women were also expected to be very calm, composed and very collected. Jane Eyre did not like this idea because she felt that women should be treated just the same as men but this was unheard of in the 19th century! At […]

At Gateshead Jane is treated really harshly this in later life helps to form her character. She is sent to Lowood where she is also treated in the same way this helps her to except things easily and makes her learn to improve herself as a person. At Gateshead Jane is taught that she is […]

In this essay, I will compare two novels that showcase the spiritual and emotional growth of their respective heroines, albeit in contrasting ways. Both novels delve into the issue of feminism and the liberation of women, with Bronte’s work highlighting Jane’s female independence and Lynne Reid Banks’ novel exploring the isolation experienced by women who […]

The character of Jane Eyre evolves and changes even as an actual woman would throughout the course of her life. Jane Eyre becomes self-sufficient; firstly as a governess, and then as the headmistress of her school and lastly as a wealthy woman by her inheritance. She has also formed her own values, and gained her […]

Gothic literature refers to a period in the 18th 19th century when writing included supernatural or horrifying events. The word Gothic relates to the Middle Ages when stories commonly depicted courtly love, and villainous characters. ‘Gothic’ is also seen as a derogatory term for the Middle Ages used by the Victorians to describe an immoral […]

Jane Eyre is a pre-twentieth century novel set in rural England. The novel written by Charlotte Bronte chronicles the progression of a 19th century child to adulthood. The story is placed in a time when women – particularly in northern England – were seen as second-class citizens, inferior to men, and required to be obedient […]

In the novel ‘Jane Eyre’ we see the journey of how a boisterous and rebellious girl turns into a sensible and determined woman. It also shows us the search symbolic search for love and her identity. The novel itself is set in the middle of the Victorian period where women and children had no rights. […]

”Jane Eyre”, a novel written by Charlotte Bronte in 1845, is set in the northern part of England at a boarding school called Lowood. It takes place during a time when girls were educated at home or at boarding schools. On the other hand, ”Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry” is a novel written by […]

Charlotte Bronte wrote Jane Eyre in 1847, when no women had succeeded in writing a play; essay, history or philosophical treatises of generally acknowledge merit. But when it came to novels, Charlotte Bronte is a prime example of a woman who had already triumphantly demonstrated her ability. Jane Eyre is a fictional-autobiography, as many of […]

Charlotte Bronte begins the novel with descriptions of the November weather, cold, harsh and inhospitable. It is very gloomy and hostile; this is the use of the pathetic fallacy as it reflects Jane’s state of mind and how she is feeling: “The cold winter wind. ” Also the use of “I” at the beginning of […]

Throughout the history of life on Earth, suffering has been an integral part of our existence. Unfortunately, there are instances where people unintentionally inflict pain upon one another. Each individual holds their own set of values, whether it be dignity, pride, wealth and power, or physical beauty and allure. Depending on the person, disregard or […]

The novel Jane Eyre tells of the events in the life of a woman, endlessly searching for a home. The author – Charlotte Bronte – uses setting and weather to show plot, atmosphere and character. She also uses a range of writing techniques, including pathetic fallacy and paradoxes to describe the emotions of the characters […]

In ‘Not my Business’ by Niyi Osundare when compared with ‘Nothing’s Changed’ by Tatamkhula Afrika, the shared theme of injustice and segregation come across and are present in both poems. ‘Nothing’s Changed’ is quite specific with its whereabouts and period: South Africa and post-apartheid. The poem, like its poet, is consumed with anger and bitterness […]

The novel, Jane Eyre, serves as an example of Charlotte Bronte’s perspective on the education system of the nineteenth century. Bronte published this novel in 1847 under the pseudonym Currer Bell, which reflects the societal norms and culture of that time. The nineteenth century was characterized by male dominance, where girls from higher social classes […]

St. John Rivers and Edward Rochester contrasted Edward Rochester was born into a wealthy family, of high rank. The Rivers name was also well spoken of and highly respected. Both men had highly intellectual minds. They sought to cultivate and nurture them. Each, in their own way, thought themselves superior over other people. Rochester bluntly […]

In ‘Presents from my Aunts in Pakistan’ the speaker is a girl who has one English parent and one parent from Pakistan. As a result she feels torn between the two very different cultures. She does not feel at home in either England or Pakistan. She shows this by saying “I longed for denim and […]

Fiona Farrell and Tatamkhulu Afrika, the writers of the two poems convey similar feelings about oppression and injustice through many different techniques, such as layout, line length and choice of language. Charlotte O’Neil’s Song is about a general servant working for an upper class family who finally decides she has had enough and moves on. […]

I aim to discuss how the first ten chapters of Jane Eyre which is written by Charlotte Bronte, my question is how does Charlotte Bronte portray the way in which orphans were seen as during the nineteenth century? I will mainly discuss the way in which Charlotte Bronte portrays Jane Eyre whom the book is […]

“Jane Eyre” narrates the story of a young girl’s growth from childhood at Gateshead to adulthood at Ferndean. Charlotte Bronte adopts the persona of Jane and employs a retrospective approach, emphasizing the critical junctures in Jane’s life to elicit sympathy from readers. The novel is structured into sections that follow Jane’s moral progress, with her […]

Bronte portrays Jane Eyre as a non-traditional Victorian woman. Despite facing abuse, neglect, and exclusion in her youth, Jane emerges as an exceptional, self-reliant and determined individual. Throughout her novel, Jane Eyre, Bronte illustrates the transformation of Jane from a tormented child to a resilient and inspiring woman who remains true to her principles, even […]

Suspense is created through supernatural, horror and ambiguity. Dickens’ ‘The Signalman’ has all of these factors, which combine together excellently for a thrilling suspense story. The novel opens with the quote “Halloa! Below there! ” This short, but effective line becomes very decisive as the story unfolds. We don’t know who is speaking and so […]

Murder mysteries, such as the Sherlock Holmes stories, have been a favored genre for many years, captivating readers through the use of suspense and tension. These novels not only serve to entertain, but also stimulate the imagination of their audience. “The Whole Towns Sleeping” and “A Terribly Strange Bed” are both exemplary illustrations of the […]