In the timeframe that Charlotte Brontë grew up, tradition pressed upon her that she and women of the time were not aloud to express themselves and were to be silent unless specifically asked. This is showed throughout the novel. Because of this tradition, during the time she wrote Jane Eyre she felt it was necessary to cover her true identity with a male name to be heard and express her work. Her work was admired by the reading audience which was under the impression that it had been written by a male author.

Throughout Jane Eyre the reader is able to see this very strong willed women who is the character Jane Eyre. Jane is a very independent woman who does not feel as though she should completely abide to the rules of men at the time. The men in the novel are depicted as arrogant rulers of the society who feel as though they are entitled to their say, and their power. Jane shows this trait of independence by first refusing Mr. Rochester’s first marriage proposal.