The novel was written in the 19th century so it was formal at that time for woman to be under minded and not as powerful as men. Throughout the femenist novel you see how bronte protrays the way women were treated in that time. Unlike most women, jane is presented as a strong and powerful woman who can stand up for herself in a world of men. Although most men in the novel treat woman and second class citizen (which was appropite at that time) Rochester treated Jane like an equal witch was an important to the role in the book.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
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In the introduction, Charlotte Bronte uses the name Currer Bell to prevent society from judging her opinion because of her gender. This way she can state her opinions, and so the reader can have their own impression on the story. The use of the name came to this because of the time it was written in. Charlotte wanted the audience to be more open to what her personal opinion was so she stated she was a man in order to get a better review.
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Excellent analysis here; you certainly understand the politics of the time when Jane Eyre was written. This argument could be stronger, however, if you were to reference the preface directly. What is Bell specifically saying to his/her audience? Can you also think of specific instances when Jane does stand up to the men (and women)around her?
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