Male Domination in "Jane Eyre"

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This paper discusses how there are several important themes that run throughout Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre". Isolation, abuse, and dependency are a few, but the most powerful theme is that of male domination. It analyzes how this theme can be seen throughout every stage of Jane's life, from her youthful days at the Reed's house, to her school-girl days at Lowood to her relationship with Mr. Rochester.

From the Paper:

"Throughout Jane Eyre, Jane struggles to become an equal to the men in her life; this is seen at every stage throughout her life. After her parents died and the Reed's take her in, her Uncle passes away, but not before making his wife promise to take care of Jane, as if she were her own. Mrs. Reed does not listen to her husband, though, and abuses Jane while she is staying with her. This is Jane's first struggle to be an equal in society; she is treated like an animal instead of a young girl. Mrs. Reed orders her to be thrown into the "red room," where she is locked in there, alone, young and frightened. "

Sample of Sources Used:

• Bronte, Charlotte. Jane Eyre. W.W. Norton & Company: New York, 2003.

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