Religion Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre is narrated in the first person point of view by Jane Eyre herself. By writing the book in this way, the author, Charlotte Bronte, makes Jane Eyre a true autobiography–allowing the reader to see, learn, and experience everything as Jane does. This brings the reader into the story itself, connecting him/her to Jane on a deeper level.
SOCIAL/POLITICAL/PHILOSOPHICAL AGENDAS OR ISSUES BEING DEALT WITH BY THE AUTHOR (AKA THEMES)
In Bronte’s Jane Eyre, one major theme is religion, and it has quite an influence on how Jane Eyre lives her life. The religious characters of the book include Helen Burns, Mr. Brocklehurst, and St. John Rivers. They each instill in her a sense of duty, purpose, and morality that motivates her thoughts and actions. Jane is continually trying to find balance between religion and pleasure. (76, 82)
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Jane continually asserts her independence as not just a woman, but a person equal to everybody else. Before she can love Mr. Rochester and agree to be his wife, she makes him agree that she will not submit to him, as she does not submit to anyone–no matter who they are. (157, 292)
SYMBOLS AND MOTIFS
The Red Room-Bronte uses the Red Room to symbolize Jane’s struggles. It continually haunts Jane’s memory, pushing her to move on and triumph.
Fire-Bronte uses fire to represent the strong feelings of passion and anger in characters such as Rochester and Jane.
Ice-Bronte uses ice to create a contrast between the fiery characters and icy characters, like St. John Rivers. Ice and cold symbolizes feelings of isolation, hopelessness, etc.
Bertha Mason-Bronte uses Bertha to symbolize not only Mr. Rochester’s past mistakes and baggage, but everybody’s. She also symbolizes Jane’s fear of oppression and subordination.
Eyes-Bronte uses eyes to reveal traits about each character–they act as windows to the soul. Ex: Mr. Rochester’s dark eyes symbolize his
SOCIAL/POLITICAL/PHILOSOPHICAL AGENDAS OR ISSUES BEING DEALT WITH BY THE AUTHOR (AKA THEMES)
In Bronte’s Jane Eyre, one major theme is religion, and it has quite an influence on how Jane Eyre lives her life. The religious characters of the book include Helen Burns, Mr. Brocklehurst, and St. John Rivers. They each instill in her a sense of duty, purpose, and morality that motivates her thoughts and actions. Jane is continually trying to find balance between religion and pleasure. (76, 82)
In Bronte’s Jane Eyre, another major …show more content…
Jane continually asserts her independence as not just a woman, but a person equal to everybody else. Before she can love Mr. Rochester and agree to be his wife, she makes him agree that she will not submit to him, as she does not submit to anyone–no matter who they are. (157, 292)
SYMBOLS AND MOTIFS
The Red Room-Bronte uses the Red Room to symbolize Jane’s struggles. It continually haunts Jane’s memory, pushing her to move on and triumph.
Fire-Bronte uses fire to represent the strong feelings of passion and anger in characters such as Rochester and Jane.
Ice-Bronte uses ice to create a contrast between the fiery characters and icy characters, like St. John Rivers. Ice and cold symbolizes feelings of isolation, hopelessness, etc.
Bertha Mason-Bronte uses Bertha to symbolize not only Mr. Rochester’s past mistakes and baggage, but everybody’s. She also symbolizes Jane’s fear of oppression and subordination.
Eyes-Bronte uses eyes to reveal traits about each character–they act as windows to the soul. Ex: Mr. Rochester’s dark eyes symbolize his