Jane Eyre
1st period
November 10, 2013
Jane Eyre Characterization
Jane Eyre a Victorian woman that is poor and plain. She is an average traditional governess trying to make the best out of life. While her physical appearance may seem dull and boring deep down inside Mrs. Eyre is an outspoken, confused, insecure woman. Jane was not born this way, but her experiences have caused her general identity. Experiences that make her question her moral integrity, and traditional upbringing to be a pure Victorian woman. Charlotte Bronte uses literary devices to put the personality traits together to make Jane unique. Bronte uses devices such as syntax, repetition, and diction all through the novel.
At a very young age Jane was already an outspoken girl. Most of the time she would keep her remarks under control, but not until she was informed that she was leaving Gateshead. “I am glad you are no relation of mine, I will never call you aunt again as long as I live…” Jane’s hostility towards Mrs. Reed, her aunt, comes from the exaggeration of saying “never” and “no”. In this revealing Jane shows that her feelings are far more important than Mrs. Reed herself. “I had finished this reply, my soul began to expand, to exult, with the strangest sense of freedom of triumph, I’ve ever felt.” The feeling of her soul expanding makes her feel like a huge weight has been lifted off her shoulders. The mood is optimistic because to Jane it is a start of a new chapter in her life. After spilling all of emotions to her aunt proves that she never backs down from her struggles.
The beliefs Jane has developed are about to be tested by her love Mr. Rochester. “…soothe him, save him, love him; tell him you love him and will be his… or who will be injured by what you do? Still indomitable was the reply: I care for myself.” All the emotions Jane feels at that moment are overwhelming, but she stays true to her morals and does not accept Mr. Rochester’s proposal. The syntax shows there is a debate
November 10, 2013
Jane Eyre Characterization
Jane Eyre a Victorian woman that is poor and plain. She is an average traditional governess trying to make the best out of life. While her physical appearance may seem dull and boring deep down inside Mrs. Eyre is an outspoken, confused, insecure woman. Jane was not born this way, but her experiences have caused her general identity. Experiences that make her question her moral integrity, and traditional upbringing to be a pure Victorian woman. Charlotte Bronte uses literary devices to put the personality traits together to make Jane unique. Bronte uses devices such as syntax, repetition, and diction all through the novel.
At a very young age Jane was already an outspoken girl. Most of the time she would keep her remarks under control, but not until she was informed that she was leaving Gateshead. “I am glad you are no relation of mine, I will never call you aunt again as long as I live…” Jane’s hostility towards Mrs. Reed, her aunt, comes from the exaggeration of saying “never” and “no”. In this revealing Jane shows that her feelings are far more important than Mrs. Reed herself. “I had finished this reply, my soul began to expand, to exult, with the strangest sense of freedom of triumph, I’ve ever felt.” The feeling of her soul expanding makes her feel like a huge weight has been lifted off her shoulders. The mood is optimistic because to Jane it is a start of a new chapter in her life. After spilling all of emotions to her aunt proves that she never backs down from her struggles.
The beliefs Jane has developed are about to be tested by her love Mr. Rochester. “…soothe him, save him, love him; tell him you love him and will be his… or who will be injured by what you do? Still indomitable was the reply: I care for myself.” All the emotions Jane feels at that moment are overwhelming, but she stays true to her morals and does not accept Mr. Rochester’s proposal. The syntax shows there is a debate
Cited: "Jane Eyre (Chapter 16, p. 12)." Ch. 16. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Nov. 2013. SparkNotes. SparkNotes, n.d. Web. 10 Nov. 2013.