Jane Eyre Movie Comparison
Love, loss, and the determination to carry on; From the printed pages to the silver screen, Jane Eyre is unwavering in upholding the tradition of the Gothic novel. The critically acclaimed 19th century classic novel, saw its latest debut on the silver screen in 2011 facing capricious fans of the original text with a scrupulous rendition. Jane Eyre follows the life of the main character (Jane Eyre, of course) as she tries to find a way to happiness out of a morbid early-life into events that strengthen her character and determination as well as a love for her employer Mr. Rochester. Whether by DVD or Netflix, one can experience Charlotte Bronte’s gothic novel come to life on screen in the 2011 film presenting the latest visual concepts. Jane
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Dynamic characters evolve throughout the story through life changing experiences which can result in plot-twists and unexpected changes of the heart. Similar to the novel, the 2011 film captures the evolution of the main character, Jane. She starts out as an unfortunate orphan having to suffer the indignation of an abusive extended family and school, losing all that is dear to her. She develops from this point in her life to a woman of few words but experience, having never forgotten her past. In the film, a development in her character is most prominently depicted in the scene where she encounters an abusive teacher from her past (since she is working at her childhood school) as she slightly acknowledges her presence with a smile and walks past having grown wise with experience -- although keeping the defiant nature from her childhood. She evolves from a child dependent on the kindness of others, to looking and finding her own strength so that she no longer has to be dependent on anyone, even Mr. Rochester for mercy ("Sparknotes: Jane Eyre: Plot Overview"). Her employer and future husband, Mr. Rochester, sees a major development as he learns from his experience in deceiving Jane and ultimately becomes weaker in the course of the movie from the divulgence of his long-held secret and the fire that destroys most of his livelihood ("Sparknotes: Jane Eyre: Analysis Of Major
Dynamic characters evolve throughout the story through life changing experiences which can result in plot-twists and unexpected changes of the heart. Similar to the novel, the 2011 film captures the evolution of the main character, Jane. She starts out as an unfortunate orphan having to suffer the indignation of an abusive extended family and school, losing all that is dear to her. She develops from this point in her life to a woman of few words but experience, having never forgotten her past. In the film, a development in her character is most prominently depicted in the scene where she encounters an abusive teacher from her past (since she is working at her childhood school) as she slightly acknowledges her presence with a smile and walks past having grown wise with experience -- although keeping the defiant nature from her childhood. She evolves from a child dependent on the kindness of others, to looking and finding her own strength so that she no longer has to be dependent on anyone, even Mr. Rochester for mercy ("Sparknotes: Jane Eyre: Plot Overview"). Her employer and future husband, Mr. Rochester, sees a major development as he learns from his experience in deceiving Jane and ultimately becomes weaker in the course of the movie from the divulgence of his long-held secret and the fire that destroys most of his livelihood ("Sparknotes: Jane Eyre: Analysis Of Major