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Gender in Bronte and Rhy, 2007.
This paper discusses the theme of gender as portrayed in Charlotte Bronte's 'Jane Eyre' and Jean Rhy's 'Wide Sargasso Sea'.
2,070 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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In this article, the writer maintains that Charlotte Bronte's 'Jane Eyre' and Jean Rhy's 'Wide Sargasso Sea' are both compelling novels with regard to issues of gender within the context of literature. The writer points out that for the most part the two works can be read as the telling of the same story, from two differing cultural perspectives and from the perspectives of two different women. The writer notes that one woman, Jane, embraces her station in life, as an Englishwoman of little means while the Creole Antoinette fears the dangers that threaten her life, as an outcast, not quite white colonial and not black like the servants and workers in her home, post colonial Jamaica. This paper concentrates on the study of gender as a main theme throughout both works.
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"Antoinette's husband does not see the petty jealousy and how it has taken away the woman he remembers from his honeymoon and leaves it to her to show him this woman again, while Antoinette feels so betrayed that she introverts into herself, with stoic pride and in so doing seals her fate with her husband, who is not wise enough to offer the kind of kindness Rochester eventually offers Jane, once he has been blinded by the fire that Bertha set. Yet, it should be noted that Rochester only rights the wrongs he has done Jane when he has been stripped of all his worth and even his sight. It takes the monumental event of losing everything to bring him to right the wrongs of his past, again an expression of the lengths to which men must go in these works to fully understand their own actions and the needs of others."
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Fear and Solitude: Bronte, Snowe and Villette, 1998.
An examination of how Charlotte Bronte's real life fear and isolation are reflected in the main character of her novel, "Villette", through the use of light and dark imagery.
2,588 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 78.95
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This paper examines Charlotte Bronte's life against the main character of her novel, Villette, to reveal two women afraid of imagination and light and in preference of isolation and shadows. The paper also looks at Bronte's unimaginative childhood, tough upbringing,and lonely life in Belgium and reflects how these experiences translated onto paper in the character of Lucy Snowe. It also discusses how light and dark images are used often in the novel to convey Snowe's fear or the light of life and her preference for the darkness of solitude.
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"Lucy's favorite place at the school is the alley. It is blocked from any sunlight by the vines and branches which have grown above it, making it "quiet and shady" (174). For Lucy, who prefes the shade and is herself a shadow, the alley is a perfect haven: "the very gloom of the walk attracted me" (174). Gordon, referring to the alley as a path, comments that Lucy "takes this path only when others are at prayer. In short, she takes the path as Protestant and alien" (259). This statement echoes Bronte's own loneliness and separation while in Brussels. Norman Sherry adds, "it is hers in actuality and in symbol -- for Lucy's world is then as sequestered and isolated as this alley, her nature is just as repressed and concealed" (97). When Lucy decides to hide the letters, she buries them in the alley. "
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Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre", 2005.
This paper analyzes fire in Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre".
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This paper explains that red, which most people associated as the color of fire, and fire are important symbols in this story. The author points out that, in the beginning chapter of "Jane Eyre" written by Charlotte Bronte, Jane is put in the red room. The paper relates that Bronte continues to use the symbols of fire and red throughout the book in many different forms and shapes as she leads the reader to grasp the importance of Jane becoming independent and not afraid in order to find happiness in her life.
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"Most people connect red as the color of fire. In the beginning chapter of "Jane Eyre" written by Charlotte Bronte, Jane is put in the "red" room. Red and fire are important symbols in this story. Often these symbols show the struggle Jane has to become independent and to find happiness and a sense of belonging. The beginning chapter of Jane Eyre begins with the fireplace where Eliza, John, and Georgiana cluster around their mother. Fire and red are two symbols that Bronte uses throughout the book in many different forms and shapes as she leads the reader to grasp the importance of Jane becoming independent and not afraid in order to find happiness in her life. In the beginning chapter Jane is hurt by John who started a fight, but Jane is the one punished. "
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Bronte?s "The Professor", 2002.
An overview of Charlotte Bronte's first novel, describing the novel?s basis, narrator, and key characters.
1,110 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 4 sources, $ 38.95
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This paper begins with a description and overview of Charlotte Bronte's "The Professor". Then a fundamental analysis and interpretation of the literary work are presented. Positions such as how this novel describes Charlotte Bronte?s personal feelings of passion, love and uncertainty are revealed throughout the material.
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"Although ?The Professor? may be considered as a weak addition to Bronte?s portfolio of literary works, Bronte ultimately earned fame for her writings including the contribution of novels such as ?Jane Eyre? and ?Shirley.?
"Like her successful pieces, Bronte portrays in ?The Professor? her personal encounters in relationships, personal struggles and the yearning for love. As the novel relates, Bronte herself went to boarding school in Brussels in 1842 along with her sister Emily. While attending the school, Bronte fell in love with a married man, who was the head of the institution. The feelings that Bronte experienced were not mutual. Because of this, Bronte spent a good deal of time in distress and pain over the situation."
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Emily Bronte's "Wuthering Heights", 2001.
Examines Bronte's feminist critique, in "Wuthering Heights" through the heroine, Catherine Earnshaw.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 1 source, $ 64.95
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This paper analyzes Emily Bronte?s Wuthering Heights, published in 1847 when England?s political climate showed evidence of an emerging feminist movement. The paper examines the heroine, Catherine Earnshaw and her figurative double, Heathcliff to illuminate Bronte?s commentary on the maddening confinement of female individuality.
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"As a result of her hopelessness, Heathcliff becomes Catherine?s device for strength. So when little Catherine asked for a whip, she got Heathcliff instead who proved to be her metaphorical ?whip? in using him as a tool for power."
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Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre", 2006.
This paper discusses the theme of masculinity in Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre".
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This paper explains that, although masculinity is not a central theme in Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre", it is important, as seen in the two main male characters - Edward Rochester and St. John Rivers. The author points out that, when Bronte wrote the novel, her image of masculinity was men who were rough around the edges, mysterious, gruff and in need of reformation. The paper compares the villain and dark character, Edward Rochester with the hero, St. John Rivers, examines how they interact with Jane and looks at the issue of masculinity.
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"It is unfortunate that Mr. Rochester so often strays from the moral path, because Jane obviously goes through a lot of emotional pain from all of the problems that he causes her. Even though she suffers, though, she does not complain. She simply accepts her lot in life and goes one with what she should be doing. In many ways, she is very admirable, and she is stronger than Mr. Rochester. She has more self-control than Mr. Rochester as well, and she sees where her moral duty lies."
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Bronte's "Jane Erye" and Rhys' "Wild Sargasso Sea", 2002.
An analysis and comparison of Charlotte Bronte's novel "Jane Eyre" with that of Jean Rhys, entitled "Wild Sargasso Sea". The paper focuses on the character of Bertha Antoinetta Mason, who features in both works.
1,860 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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The paper begins with a character study of Bertha Mason, who appears in both novels. Her role and capabilities in the two novels are compared and the paper discusses how Rhys' novel is in some ways a revision of Bronte's work. The language, speech, thought and genre in the two novels are compared, and the differences in settings are highlighted. The difference in perspective (English vs. Colonial) in the novels is discussed and Rochester's reaction to his wife in each novel is studied. The paper supports its claims with quotes from the novels and concludes by summing up the similarities and differences between the works.
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"Bertha Antoinetta Mason is an interesting character, who plays a relatively minor role in "Jane Eyre," but a major role in Jane's fate. It is easy to see why Rhys decided to resurrect her and tell her story, because even though she only appears a few times in the novel, she is a fascinating character. Bertha is the mad wife of Mr. Rochester, Jane's love. He married Mason without knowing her family's roots in madness."
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The Bronte Sisters, 2004.
An analysis of three novels by the three Bronte sisters: Anne, Charlotte and Emily.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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The paper offers an analysis of three novels by the three Bronte sisters (Anne, Charlotte and Emily) that demonstrates the struggle of women in the Victorian era trying to achieve equality and the right to express intellectual and sexual feelings.
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"Sisters Anne, Charlotte and Emily Bronte were all authors whose works often revolved around women's issues with respect to living in a patriarchal society. Women in the era in which the sisters wrote were often limited to roles of wife, mother or family caretaker and were seldom able to express their own feelings or emotions. This was particularly true in relations with men and in expressions of sexuality."
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Regret in Dickens' and Bronte's Work, 2007.
This paper studies the theme of regret in 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens and 'The Tenant of Wildfell Hall' by Anne Bronte.
1,218 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 41.95
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In this article, the writer points out that both Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol' and Anne Bronte's 'The Tenant of Wildfell Hall' feature the theme of regret within the novels' respective narrative contexts. The writer discusses that in both novels, a single adolescent decision on the part of the protagonist irrevocably changes the life of the central protagonist. The writer looks at how Ebenezer Scrooge's decision not to marry and to withhold his affections and friendships from others, causes Scrooge to lose the woman who loves him, as he focuses only on accumulating money, not on pleasure. In contrast, the writer looks at how Helen Huntington's decision to marry causes her to regret most of her youthful existence as a young married woman. The writer notes that Helen's husband's decision to engage too fully in life and to indulge in worldly excesses also changes his entire life, robbing him of his youth and life in the same way Scrooge's existence robbed him of the better part of his life.
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"Helen ignores her aunt, and grows enamored of the undisciplined Arthur Huntington. Arthur is attractive, not just because of his chestnut curls, but also because he is exciting, forbidden and drinks deeply from life. Later on, Arthur's indulgence in alcohol will prove to be his undoing, as well as fragment his family. Helen becomes miserable married to Arthur, who often abandons her to London to spend time with his equally undisciplined friends. She refuses to let her aunt see her misery as much as possible because she knows that her aunt's warning about Arthur has come true.
Helen's tale suggests that in a person's life, many paths lay before the individual that can lead to many potential futures. However, if a person chooses the incorrect path out of folly, when young, there is no way to retread that path. Arthur squanders his inherited fortune, youth, and a beautiful and rich wife because of his determination to live life to the fullest, and dies a young and untimely death."
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Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre", 2008.
This paper discuses the personality of the protagonist in Charlotte Bronte's novel "Jae Eyre".
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This paper explains that Charlotte Bronte's fiercely independent protagonist, Jane Eyre, struggles to enhance her societal standing without sacrificing her self-identity, which offers an encouraging vision for social change. The author points out that, while part of Jane wanted to succumb to the advances of Rochester, she did not want to be a woman destined to idolize and obey a man above all others. The paper stresses that, by leaving Rochester and the home that she loved, Jane showed moral courage. The author underscores that Jane's resilience helped her eventually find love, respectability and a partner with whom she would share her life. The paper includes several quotations.
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"Bronte used Jane as a pawn to depict the hardships during the 19th century. Jane's tenacity and drive is put to a test as she embarks on a journey of self-discovery. But, while other women in 19th century England were seeking husbands who would marry them, Jane knew typical marriage in those terms wouldn't suffice and would never be enough for her. She needed a friend and partner with whom she could share a life. "... It is thoughtless to condemn them or laugh at them if they seek to learn more than custom has pronounced necessary for their sex.""
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Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre", 2004.
This paper discusses the protagonist Bertha Mason in Charlotte Bronte's novel "Jane Eyre".
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This paper explains that the protagonist Bertha Mason, who never consents to society's restrictions on women's behavior in Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre", symbolizes the oppression of women by the patriarchal system where men are the interpreters and enforcers of social and political rules. The author points out that Bertha is interested in neither social acceptance nor self respect; her childhood experiences did not teach her to comply with social rules. The paper relates the story and concludes that, although Bertha's conduct seems inappropriate according to the norms of nineteenth century middle class society, it cannot be definitely diagnosed as mental illness.
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"Rochester is "ignorant, raw and inexperienced" and is "dazzled" by Bertha's beauty. After the marriage he realizes that he "never loved, never esteemed nor even knew her" and that he was "not sure of the existence of one virtue in her nature, neither modestly nor benevolence nor candor nor refinement in her mind of manners." Rochester criticizes Bertha's behavior in the context of morality and intellect, but his belief in her madness is arbitrary. Her behavior tends to be more demanding and self indulgent than insane: "No servant would bear the continued outbreaks of her violent and unreasonable temper, or the vexations of her absurd, contradictory, exacting orders.""
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Charlotte Bronte and the 'Poor Girl'., 2002.
Explores author Charlotte Bronte's use of her novel "Jane Eyre" to critique the treatment of poor girls and orphans in the society of her time.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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In "Jane Eyre", Charlotte Bronte uses the character of Jane Eyre to critique the treatment of poor girls and orphans. Indeed, Jane refuses to be placed in the traditional female position of subservience. She stands up to superiors, as well as for her rights and defends the plight of all poor girls for doing so. In this way, her representation is a strong social statement against rich peoples' abuse of young poor girls.
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Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre", 2005.
This paper discusses the role that religion plays in the Bildungsroman novel "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Bronte.
3,540 words (approx. 14.2 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 99.95
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This paper explains that gothic novels often establish a sense of mystery which is aided, to a greater or lesser extent, by some involvement with supernatural forces, often relying on religious
conventions for expression in the text. In Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre", this sense of religious or supernatural mystery allows Jane to expostulate from her double-narrative point of view on the suspicious happenings at Thornfield House, where Jane is employed as a governess. The author points out that the role of religion can be seen in many ways in the novel using the characters Mr. Brocklehurst, St. John Rivers, Jane (the protagonist) and Rochester as the opposite of the role of religion. The paper relates that "Jane Eyre" takes place in a
society plagued by situations in which women are regarded as religious angels who are kept in a state of either decorative consumption or holistic servitude.
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"When Jane is relating to Mr. Brocklehurst at the school, he is a religious figure who gives mandates and constantly draws attention to the faults of others. Like St. John Rivers later in the novel, this character represents what Jane sees to be religious authority, and its goal towards her life is apparently repressive in nature. "And I was placed there, by whom I don't know: I was in no condition to not particulars; I was only aware that they had hoisted me up to the height of Mr. Brocklehurst's nose, and that a spread of shot orange and purple silk pelisses, and a cloud of silvery plumage extended and waved
below me. (He said) 'You see she is yet young... Who would think that the Evil One had already found a servant and agent in her?'" (Bronte). It can be seen therefore that Brocklehurst represents a sort of oppression over Jane in terms of influencing perceptions of her early in the novel."
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Emily Bronte's "Wuthering Heights", 2000.
Analysis of the conflict between reason and passion depicted in Emily Bronte's novel, "Wuthering Heights".
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This paper uses the notion of contrasting settings to describe the strong forces between passion and reason in Emily Bronte's novel.
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"The two major settings, Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange, represent opposing forces; such as aged and new, ugly and beautiful respectively. Moreover, they represent the main characters' struggle between passion and reason and the potential of each to become the opposite."
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Bronte and Chopin's Nineteenth Century Women, 2008.
A look at Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre" and Kate Chopin's "The Awakening" and how both novels show that society of the nineteenth century was not an egalitarian society.
1,645 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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This paper explores the role of feminism in the depiction of Jane Eyre in Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre" and Edna Pontellier in Kate Chopin's "The Awakening", as women that are ability to rise above the expectations of a patriarchal society and become determined independent women.
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"Similar to the depiction of Bertha in Jane Eyre, Edna's new independence makes her husband question her sanity. Luckily for Edna the doctor that Leonce visits on behalf of his wife understands the path that Edna is on and explains to Leonce in simple terms that she is fickle and her bizarre mood is part of being a woman. Leonce seems able to accept this definition for his wife's behavior and settles back into his life and work willing to wait for Edna to become the oppressed prudish woman he married."
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