From the very start of the book, Bronte depicts Jane an isolated individual. This isolation is physical while under her aunt’s care, as she is shunned into the red-room for her quarrel with John. This is the first instance of Jane’s strong-will getting her in trouble. At the time of Bronte’s writing, women were expected to be docile creatures – “proper” women would never get into an argument with a man. From the beginning of the novel, it is apparent to the read that Jane is not your typical 19th century woman. By isolating Jane from other women throughout the novel – first her family, then her schoolmates, and finally the women she works with – Bronte makes it apparent that Jane Eyre is not like most women.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Isolation
From the very start of the book, Bronte depicts Jane an isolated individual. This isolation is physical while under her aunt’s care, as she is shunned into the red-room for her quarrel with John. This is the first instance of Jane’s strong-will getting her in trouble. At the time of Bronte’s writing, women were expected to be docile creatures – “proper” women would never get into an argument with a man. From the beginning of the novel, it is apparent to the read that Jane is not your typical 19th century woman. By isolating Jane from other women throughout the novel – first her family, then her schoolmates, and finally the women she works with – Bronte makes it apparent that Jane Eyre is not like most women.
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