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Jane Eyre Summary

Published in 1847, Jane Eyre brought almost instant fame to its obscure author, the daughter of a clergyman in a small mill town in northern England. On the surface, the novel embodies stock situations of the Gothic novel genre such as mystery, horror, and the classic medieval castle setting; many of the incidents border on (and cross over into) melodrama. The story of the young heroine is also in many ways conventional—the...

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Encyclopedia Articles (2)

Jane Eyre

6,765 words, approx. 23 pages

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë Born in Yorkshire on April 21, 1816, Charlotte Brontë was the third child of clergyman Patrick Brontë, rector of Hayworth, and Maria Branwell Bron... Read more

Jane Eyre

3,357 words, approx. 12 pages

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte Written and set during the Victorian Era, Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre presents a fictional account of events that take place in the author's native English countrysid... Read more

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Jane Eyre

211,269 words, approx. 705 pages

PREFACE A preface to the first edition of “Jane Eyre” being unnecessary, I gave none:  this second edition demands a few words both of acknowledgment and miscellaneous remark. My tha... Read more

Charlotte Bront Biographies (5)

Charlotte Brontë

580 words, approx. 2 pages

The English novelist Charlotte Brontë (1816-1855) portrayed the struggle of the individual to maintain his integrity with a dramatic intensity entirely new to English fiction.Charlotte Brontë... Read more

Charlotte Bronte

17,326 words, approx. 58 pages

Charlotte Brontë's fame and influence rest on a very slender canon of published works: only four novels and some contributions to a volume of poetry. Her reputation may be explained in part by th... Read more

Charlotte Bronte

12,180 words, approx. 41 pages

Charlotte Brontë's short fiction comprises the profuse writings that she produced--in collaboration with her brother, Branwell, and their sisters, Emily and Anne--during their sheltered childhood... Read more

Charlotte Bronte

7,021 words, approx. 24 pages

Although Charlotte Brontë is one of the most famous Victorian women writers, only two of her poems are widely read today, and these are not her best or most interesting poems. Like her contempora... Read more

Charlotte Brontë

17,572 words, approx. 59 pages

Biography EssayCharlotte Bronte's fame and influence rest on a very slender canon of published works: only four novels and some contributions to a volume of poetry. Her reputation may be explained in ... Read more

Essays & Analysis (59)

Critical Essay by Barbara Hill Rigney

7,662 words, approx. 26 pages

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Critical Essay by Sara Murphy

9,265 words, approx. 31 pages

5,767 words, approx. 20 pages

Morality in Victorian and Neo-Victorian Novels An essay on Jane Eyre, The Mill on the Floss, The French Lieutenant's Woman, Possession and The Dress Lodger The Victorian era is one bound to moralit... Read more

Jane Eyre

926 words, approx. 4 pages

Jane Eyre Throughout the course of English literature there have been two issues that have plagued human kind, war and love. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte focuses primarily on love, specifically roma... Read more

Review on Jane Eyre

597 words, approx. 2 pages

Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Brontë has provoked many to consider the merits and demerits of the book and publish their reviews. Two critiques are "Jane Eyre : Fire and Water", by Eric Solomon and "J... Read more

Fire Causes Mental Illness in Jane Eyre and Wide Sargasso Sea

1,588 words, approx. 6 pages

Almost anyone that has had the misfortune of enduring an early childhood traumatic experience will readily admit that it has had lasting effects on his life. A traumatic occurrence at an early time i... Read more

Rochester and Jane: Unlikely Heroes in "Jane Eyre"

809 words, approx. 3 pages

In a world composed of so many gray areas and ambiguous shadows, rarely anything is in black and white. Like a painting, one's life and the people in it are more than flat colors; they have intri... Read more

"Jane Eyre": Deceit

1,441 words, approx. 5 pages

"Jane Eyre" is a coming-of-age novel, which recounts the first nineteen years of the character, Jane Eyre. Jane is an orphan who spends her unhappy childhood under the care of her unsympathetic aunt, ... Read more

A Summary of "Jane Eyre"

2,944 words, approx. 10 pages

Title: Jane Eyre Author: Charlotte Bronte Date of Publication: 1847 Genre: Romance and Gothic Novel Historical information about the period of publication as it applies to the work: Jane Eyre r... Read more

Comparison of Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre

5,807 words, approx. 20 pages

Throughout the novels Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte and Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte countless comparisons can be made. Both novels are stories of love and how this powerful emotion was able to... Read more

Jane's "Ice"olation

1,952 words, approx. 7 pages

    One of the most interesting aspects of the story of Jane Eyre is Charlotte Bronte's ability to use metaphors in order to convey Jane's feelings towards the world around her, and her... Read more

The Ire Within Jane Eyre

1,387 words, approx. 5 pages

"I resisted all the way," (chapter 2) Jane says as she is borne away to be locked in the red-room of Gateshead, where she will experience a fit of rage that inevitably arises from her physical and emo... Read more

Jane Eyre's Childhood Effects on Adulthood

1,668 words, approx. 6 pages

According to the University of Chicago's psychology department, "The human brain is most emotionally affected in childhood." As a child, many experience numerous great events, however one negative eve... Read more

Love and Imagery in Jane Eyre

467 words, approx. 2 pages

Connecting Imagery and Theme to Jane Eyre In Jane Eyre, the theme of love and compassion is present. This theme is revealed throughout the novel by the imagery of fire and elements of nature. Fi... Read more

Jane Eyre

866 words, approx. 3 pages

Through Mr Brocklehurst, Charlotte Bronte expresses what wrongs the false apprehension of Christianity can lead to. Being a clergyman, Brocklehurst looks after the school and was expected to educate a... Read more

How Rejection Affects a Child's Development

1,330 words, approx. 5 pages

A child's growth and development is influenced greatly by their living environment and the people surrounding them. They are affected by the treatment they receive and the way that the people around ... Read more

Love Verses Autonomy in "Jane Eyre"

564 words, approx. 2 pages

Throughout the story we realize that Jane Eyre is very much the story of a quest to be loved. This not only applies to romantic love, but also in a sense of being respected of belonging. We perceive i... Read more

Jane Eyre: Setting and Mood

846 words, approx. 3 pages

Jane Eyre is a novel focusing on the experiences one goes through while trying to reach maturation and adulthood. A key factor in the development of Jane Eyre is the relationship between setting and ... Read more

The Presentaion of Mr Brocklehurst in "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Bronte

2,198 words, approx. 8 pages

Charlotte Bronte, the writer of this Victorian novel, controls everything in this book by portraying the events through the eyes of the protagonist, Jane Eyre. In this narrative the opinions and vie... Read more

Jane Eyre Characterization

861 words, approx. 3 pages

Throughout Jane Eyre the character Edward Rochester changers his appearance as well as his mood through the novel. He manipulates other characters into believing he has a different personality while ... Read more

Essay Compares "Jane Eyre" and "Through the Tunnel"

2,167 words, approx. 8 pages

In both `Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte and `Through the Tunnel' by Doris Lessing a child has to fight to keep their integrity and prove their independence. Although the texts were written... Read more

Jane Eyre's Moral Dilemma's Vs. Mine

781 words, approx. 3 pages

Moral dilemmas are a big part of everyone's lives. Each day we face several, despite whether we realize it or not. Each decision we make is based upon our own personal morals and our views on the situ... Read more

Reason Vs. Passion in "Jane Eyre"

869 words, approx. 3 pages

A person's passion and reason can in many cases manipulate one another to force a decision. Whether it is the right or wrong decision for the person remains to be seen, but it is something that Jane E... Read more

How Is Chapter 24 Effective in Conveying the Trouble Ahead for Jane?

1,461 words, approx. 5 pages

Bronte uses symbolism and imagery on numerous occasions throughout the novel. In fact as soon as the novel commences we are instantaneously informed of the weather conditions. These weather conditions... Read more

Jane Eyre: Leaving Rochester

1,133 words, approx. 4 pages

Jane had a very comfortable life while she was living with Mr. Rochester. She had money and someone who cared for her. She had all of these desirable things that make a near perfect life, which she ... Read more

Victorian Values in "Jane Eyre"

3,013 words, approx. 11 pages

1) The Victorian Age: Social Background There are tow dates for the beginning of the Victorian Age in England: The first date is 1837, when the Queen Victory accessed to the British throne. However ... Read more

An Alternate View of Jane Eyre

1,373 words, approx. 5 pages

My Winter I am so excited. I will finally have someone to converse with on long winter days. I have hired a governess for Adele. I needed this new person in my life; it gets so lonely up here in this... Read more

Jane Eyre's Rebellious Attitude

1,426 words, approx. 5 pages

Injustice will never stop unless it is pointed out and fought against. The people who point out and fight against injustice are the ones who are noticed as ethically superior. The heroes and heroine... Read more

Feminism in Jane Eyre

2,236 words, approx. 8 pages

Jane Eyre was written in a time where the Bildungsroman was a common form of literature. The importance was that the mid-nineteenth century was, "the age in which women were, for the first time, rank... Read more

Jane Eyre: Characters, Events and Themes

5,030 words, approx. 17 pages

Appearances are very important in Jane Eyre, to reflect the characters, events and themes. Brilliant word-pictures are painted with metaphors and similes, and these bring the novel to life. Each and e... Read more

Wuthering Heights & Jane Eyre

907 words, approx. 4 pages

Love, beauty, nature, emotion, all of these elements are considered essential in a romantic novel, and the Bronte sisters use them all. Romantic thinkers tend to believe in the power and splendor of n... Read more

An Analysis of Jane Eyre

1,443 words, approx. 5 pages

Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre is presented in the Victorian Period of England. It is a novel which tells the story of a child's maturation into adulthood. Jane's developing personality has been shaped... Read more

Lineaments of Jane Eyre

928 words, approx. 4 pages

In Jane Erye by Charlotte Bronte the main character, Jane Erye, is a very distinct and complex person. This distinction is magnified in that the book was written during the Victorian Era, a time when ... Read more

Jane Eyre: Love Vs. Order

847 words, approx. 3 pages

The novel, Jane Eyre, written by Charlotte Bronte, tells a beautiful story of the life of Jane Eyre and her constant struggle between love and order. Throughout the novel there is a constant war betwe... Read more

Treatment of Women in Jane Eyre and Rebecca

1,962 words, approx. 7 pages

The novels of `Rebecca' by Daphne Du Maurier and `Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Brontë are very alike in their gothic themes. Both authors had been raised in a society where people believed that women ... Read more

Jane Eyre and Madame Bovary

2,171 words, approx. 8 pages

19. yüzyýl Ýngiliz Edebiyatý'nýn romantik yazarlarýndan Charlotte Bronte'un "Jane Eyre" ve 19. yüzyýl Fransýz Edebiyatý'nýn realist yazarlar&#25... Read more

The Women in Jane Eyre and Madame Bovary

2,610 words, approx. 9 pages

Her toplumun kendisine kural saydýðý bazý davranýþlar vardýr. Dünyanýn herhangi bir yerinde veya herhangi bir zamanýnda yaþayan deðiþi... Read more

Bronte's Use of Foils in Jane Eyre

988 words, approx. 4 pages

In Jane Eyre, Charlotte Brontë uses several characters as foils to Jane to reveal Jane's true persona. Characters with strong personalities, such as Georgiana Reed and Blanche Ingram, show a sig... Read more

Jane Eyre and Madame Bovary Comparison

2,305 words, approx. 8 pages

EDEBÝ MAKALE Fiziksel güzellik, pek çok kiþi tarafýndan çok önemli ve imrenilesi bir nitelik gibi görülür, ancak içsel güzellik ve karakter... Read more

Social Classes in "Jane Eyre" and "Madame Bovary"

1,951 words, approx. 7 pages

Sýnýf Atlama Yollarý 19 ve 20. yüzyýl Avrupa'sýnýn dünyaya yaydýðý yeni düþünce akýmlarý kendi topraklarýndaki de&... Read more

Themes in Jane Eyre

926 words, approx. 4 pages

In the novel Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, the themes of spirituality and female independence are used commonly throughout the story. Spirituality is significant in the novel because characters that ... Read more

Melodrama in Jane Eyre

724 words, approx. 3 pages

The American Heritage Dictionary defines the term "melodrama" as "a dramatic presentation characterized by heavy use of suspense, sensational episodes, romantic sentiment, and a conventionally happ... Read more

660 words, approx. 3 pages

The Victorian era was full of outstanding writing. Two examples, Jane Eyre and Oliver Twist, demonstrated how social awareness was a large part of Victorian literature and society. Both of these cha... Read more

Individualism vs. Society in "Jane Eyre"

589 words, approx. 2 pages

The prose fiction novel "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Bronte published in 1847 is representative of the struggle between the individual and society, as it presents a narration from the female protagonist's... Read more

Jane Eyre and Her Milestones

954 words, approx. 4 pages

The 19th century novel Jane Eyre explores the journey of a uniquely developing character and allows the reader to witness her significant milestones and events that have mould and shaped her persona... Read more

Fire and Ice

1,286 words, approx. 5 pages

Which is more preferable: fire or ice? That would depend on the circumstances of which this question is being presented. It also depends on whom this question is being conferred upon as well. In ... Read more

Plot Summary and Opinions about "Jane Eyre"

684 words, approx. 3 pages

Review of `Jane Eyre' The author is Charlotte Brontë. The book is about Jane Eyre's difficult life in England in 19th century. The climax of the story is the moment when Jane Eyre and Mr Rochest... Read more

Jane Eyre: Novel vs. Cinema

1,066 words, approx. 4 pages

Comparing Charlotte Bronte's most acclaimed novel to Franco Zeffirelli's 1996 film production and Julian Amyes' 1983 production of the book is not easily accomplished. Both the book and the movies had... Read more

Jane Eyre Chose Responsibility

1,379 words, approx. 5 pages

Jane Eyre Chose Responsibility In Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Bronte, Jane experiences internal conflicts that lead to heart-wrenching decisions. Jane's love for Rochester becomes a force that compromis... Read more

1,049 words, approx. 4 pages

Author Claude McKay, throughout all of his novels, investigates how the concepts of class worked in a world dominated by capitalism and colonialism. His protagonists are black intellectuals, a rarity ... Read more

Jane Eyre

439 words, approx. 2 pages

Jane Eyre is a story of a courageous 18 year old girl who is paved to the path of love by her own choices. She falls in love with her master, Mr. Rochester, who is twice as old as she is and is confr... Read more

The Colonial Implications in Jane Eyre and Great Expectations

3,828 words, approx. 13 pages

"It should not be possible to read nineteenth-century British literature, without remembering that imperialism, understood as England's social mission, was a crucial part of the cultural representat... Read more

Female Characters in "Jane Eyre"

1,331 words, approx. 5 pages

The development of Charlotte Bronte's character, Jane Eyre, becomes vital to her novel Jane Eyre, and the other characters in which she is involved. She is an intelligent, plain featured, honest you... Read more

How Brontë Enables the Reader to Follow the Fortunes of Jane Eyre

1,335 words, approx. 5 pages

`Jane Eyre' still remains one of the greatest novels today. First published by Charlotte Brontë in 1984, during her early thirties. In the 19th century there was a strong stage of stereotypes, as... Read more

Rochester in "Jane Eyre"

2,409 words, approx. 9 pages

To what extent has Bronte created a conventional romantic hero in the character of Mr. Rochester? Mr Rochester has great importance in the book Jane Eyre. This is why throughout the book his characte... Read more

Jane Eyre and Gothic

614 words, approx. 3 pages

The Gothic: It's more than pale kids wearing eyeliner! Choose three Gothic elements from Jane Eyre. Explain why each element is gothic, and how it contributes to the mood of the book. Justin Anfuso... Read more

Jane Eyre: A Gothic Novel?

422 words, approx. 2 pages

JANE EYRE: A GOTHIC NOVEL? Gothic literature, as defined by Wikipedia Encyclopedia, "is a style of fiction that emphasizes the grotesque, mysterious, and desolate." Examples of Gothic writers are Ha... Read more

Jane Eyre

755 words, approx. 3 pages

Humans absolutely need someone or something to love in order to survive. If not another human being, then at least "something." Whether it's a spouse, a mate, a friend, a pet, or even a stuffed anim... Read more

Jane Eyre and Her Struggles

1,351 words, approx. 5 pages

Jane Eyre is a classic English novel which follows the development of a young woman in the mid 1800's. Jane grows to be a smart, self supporting, independent woman. This becomes a struggle for her as ... Read more

Free Book Notes (1)

Jane Eyre

27,580 words, approx. 92 pages

Jane Eyre Book Notes is a free study guide on Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. Browse the summary below:   Author Biography / Context of the Work   One-Page Plot Summary   Character... Read more

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