"Jane Eyre"

Book Review # 116709

Literature > English

"Jane Eyre"

An analysis of the independence and maturity of Jane in Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre".

1,211 words () | 3 sources | MLA | 2009 United States

Paper Summary:

The paper describes how the character of Jane, in Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre", is mistreated by her aunt and cousins and how Jane becomes inspired to confront the challenges of life. The paper examines how Jane matures and gains a high level of independence and self-confidence that would sustain her throughout her life.

From the Paper:

"In Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre, Jane's growth in independence and maturity results from the incident in the "red room." This event gives her power to face her future challenges and hardships in her life. As an orphan in the world, living with the Reed family, Jane is mistreated by her aunt and cousins. Since she is alone with no one to defend her, she is forced to take all the abuse and pain without ever speaking back to anyone. In the first chapter, as a punishment for initiating a fight, for which she was innocent, Mrs. Reed throws Jane into the red room. Jane does not stand up for herself, but rather takes the abuse. As Jane sits in this room, she reflects on her terrible situation, and realizes that it's time to express herself. This experience helps her for the future."

Sample of Sources Used:

Blom, Margaren. Charlotte Bronte. Massachusetts: Twayne Publishers, 1977
Knapp, Bettina L. "The Imagery of the Red Room", Bloom's Notes: Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre. Harold Bloom, ed. New York: Chelsea House Publishing, 1996
Molgen, Helen, "The End of Jane Eyre and the Creation of a Feminist Myth", Modern Critical Interpretations: Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre. Harold Bloom, ed. New York: Chelsea House Publishing, 1996