浅析《简爱》中的女主人公性格

Abstract

Jane Eyre is the most famous work of Charlotte Bronte, who is considered as an extraordinary woman novelist. Because the novel throbs with the heart-beats of its author, both literary critics and the readers have taken great interest in its unconventional heroine Jane Eyre, whose unconventionality is shown in the heroine‘s  pursuit of liberty, equality and independence. It is an autobiographical novel in a certain degree. This essay attempts to prove Jane is a real feminist through the analysis of her personality. Jane Eyre is a typical and magnificent representative in English literature, not only for her plain but famous appearance but also for her character‘s outstanding and alien thoughts. The image of Jane Eyre is brilliant for her rebellious character. She always insists on her principle to rebel and fights bravely against the unjust world. She still tries her best to pursue freedom, equality,independence and true love. By unremitting efforts she finally gets dignity, freedom and true love.

Key words: Jane Eyre; independent spirit; liberty; equality; heroine personality

Contents

1. Introduction 2

2. The Introduction of the Author and Jane Eyre 3

2.1 The introduction of the author and her writings 3

2.2 The introduction of Jane Eyre 4

3. The Character of Jane Eyre 5

3.1 The independent spirit 5

3.2 Jane Eyre’s attitude towards love 7

3.2.1 Jane’s pursuit of true love 7

3.2.2 Jane Eyre’s pursuit of honesty in love 9

3.2.3 Jane Eyre’s pursuit of liberty and equality 9

3.3 Jane Eyre—the Representative of Feminism 11

4. The Factors Affecting Jane Eyre’s Character 12

4.1 The life environment 12

4.2 Religion 12

4.3 Social class 13

5.  Conclusion 14

References 15