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 are thought to be spiritual are not and those who genuinely are spiritual are rewarded. In addition, when the book was written, women were not allowed to write. Bronte shows her female independence by writing the book and by alluding throughout the story to female independence. Spirituality and independence help all the characters in their common search for love.

Spirituality is significant in the novel because characters that are thought to be spiritual are not and those who genuinely are spiritual are rewarded. When Jane is young she is forced to attend Lowood Institute for Christian orphan girls. The headmaster, Mr. Brocklehurst, is thought to be a religious man. He tells Jane, "That proves you have a wicked...