Jane EyreA Portrait of Modern Woman

 Abstract

 

Jane Eyre is written by the most famous writer charlotte Bronte at the age of Realism. Because the heroine is described in this novel is so different from other novels. The heroine here is the one who have the courage to pursue freedom and equality an independence spirit. From the novel we can clearly know that Jane is a feminist. Jane Eyre is popular in the reads and she is also a representive man in England. She insist on pursuing freedom, independence, equality and true love. Finally she got self esteem, freedom and true love by her effort.

Key Words: Charlotte Bronte  Jane Eyre  feminist independence    equality  love

 Contents

1. Age and social background …………………………………………………………   （ 3）

2.An unyielding life belief …………………………………………………………… （ 4 ）

2.1The life at Gateshead  …………………………………… ( 4)

2.2 Orphanage life experiences  ……………………………… ( 4)

2.3 The perfection period at Thornfield and Moor House  ………………….(5)

3.Jane Eyre’s Pursuit of Independence and Freedom  ……………….(6)

3.1 Jane begins to realize the importance of independence and freedom …(7)

3.2 Jane gains strength from her teacher and her friend to achieve her            independence  ………………………………………………………....(7)

3.3 Jane develops her independence fully and learns the pleasure of it  ...... (7)

4.Jane Eyre’s Attitude Towards Love  …………………………… (9)

4.1 True love should be based on equality and mutual understanding………..(10)

4.2 The marriage pursued by women must be based on true love  ……........ (10)

Conclusion  ……………………………………………………………………….(10)

Acknowledgements  ………………………………………………………………(11)

Bibliography  ……………………………………………………………………(12)