In Brontë’s Jane Eyre social class is a recurring theme, as class dictates what a character can and can’t do and how they are viewed by others. Social class is presented in Brontë’s Jane Eyre through Jane’s lack of money and how others view her because of this.
Q. How is Jane Eyre A Novel of the New Woman?
Jane Eyre is a book that demonstrates the power which a woman is capable of possessing. She manages to take complete control of her life because of the transformation that she makes into a new woman, making her transformation into a new woman essential for her…show more content…
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Q. How does Bronte present Jane as an independent female character?
She is fiercely independent and she is fearless in her questioning and challenging of society. Jane raises her standing from being a lonely and rejected orphan to being a wealthy and influential woman.
Q. What kind of person is Jane Eyre?
From the beginning of the novel, Brontë describes Jane as a strong-willed, passionate and outspoken young girl. Jane regularly speaks out against the cruel treatment of her cousin, John and her aunt, Mrs Reed. This results in Jane becoming isolated and alienated in the house, as she endures her punishments alone.
Q. What Miss Temple teaches Jane?
Miss Temple acts as a strong role model to Jane, and holds the qualities which Jane aspires to have: kindness, sensitivity to the sufferings of others and resolute in her stance to injustice, “I had imbibed from her something of her nature and much of her habits”.
Q. What is the name of the apothecary who treats Jane kindly?
Lloyd. Mr. Lloyd is the Reeds’ apothecary, who suggests that Jane be sent away to school.
Q. How is Jane Eyre a romantic novel?
Jane Eyre can be seen as a romantic novel because the romantic relationship between Jane and Mr. Rochester changes throughout the book. Although it is based on dishonesty and tricky in the beginning, they work their way through this to arrive at their true feelings and romantically live happily ever after.
