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This is a book about a woman's life from the age of ten to twenty-two. You will enjoy this book if you don't mind romance and crying your guts out. It is easy to understand why this is a classic. Jane is sent to a horrible boarding school by her malicious aunt, then becomes a governess working at a mysterious manor. Love is around the corner, and she must avoid it at all costs.--Submitted by Anonymous.

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A flowing story in which the characters come to life. With vibrant and strong language Charlotte Bronte takes us on a magical journey through which we see Jane Eyre's life. In thrilling and descriptive text Bronte clearly describes Jane Eyre's tragic journey. Growing up she has a sad life, from the death of her parents to her abusive cousin. Yet when she goes to live with Mr. Rochester her life takes a rapid turn. Can this be Janes' chance for happiness or is she set for another fall?--Submitted by kerry.

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Jane Eyre Narrative Poetry

I have a school assignment where I have to shrink Jane Eyre into a 3 page narrative poem, which she calls a "Shrink Lit". I've asked her for an example of one, but the teacher didn't let me see any...so I'm really confused as to how to write one. If anyone has an example of a Jane Eyre shrink lit, or any other book made into a poem, that would really help me out.

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Jane Eyre theme

Hi guys! i'm a newbie, so bear with me, thanks, lol. :) I'm writing a research paper about Jane Eyre, and I was thinking about including the idea that Jane Eyre is one of the first in the beginning of a long line of literature, film, and other entertainment, that used the idea of the female underdog. After all, Jane starts out as a poor orphan girl, and while things don't go her way for a long time, eventually she wins out, winning the heart of the man she loves and becoming rich, yet keeping her dignity all along. I mean, Mr. Rochester probably never thought he'd marry a governess, but he fell for her. I was watching The Sound of Music the other night, and I couldn't help but realize the similarities between that and Jane Eyre. Ignoring the obvious--both Jane and Maria were governesses, Mr. Rochester and the Captain were both rich, high-class men--I believe the underlying theme was the idea of the underdog coming out on top, like it happens so often in literature. However, Jane Eyre was written during a time when female authors were not regarded highly or taken seriously, which I think contributes to the idea that Jane Eyre may have been a subtle catalyst for the idea of the female underdog. I'm looking for insights. Any thoughts? Thanks again.

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Her Moral Compass

I need help understanding how Jane develops her moral compass throughout her life. I'm having difficulty understanding this.

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How old is Jane at the end?

Hi, I am writing an essay about Jane Eyre for school. I am writing about religion in Jane Eyre and how Mr. Brocklehurst, St. John, and Helen Burns play into the message of the book on religion. In the part where Helen dies, we learn that 15 years later Jane inscribed resurgam (I will rise again) on her tombstone. My intuition tells me, that at the end of the book 15 years have past from that moment. If that was true, it would really help my argument, so in other words How old is Jane Eyre at the very end/epilogue? When Helen dies she is 10, 10+15=25, so is she 25 by the end of the book?

Posted By Lemonio at Tue 25 Mar 2008, 5:19 PM in Jane Eyre || 1 Reply

Jane Eyre, more than a love story?

My essay question is: Jane Eyre is more than a love story. Do you agree? I do indeed agree, as I believe it is also an emotional journey towards happiness, equality, autonomy and freedom. I am able to answer the question, however, I would really appreciate some help with finding relevant quotes in order to back up my agreeance. Thank you.

Posted By EmilyCharlotte at Sat 15 Mar 2008, 5:38 AM in Jane Eyre || 1 Reply

the use of the slavery metaphor in Jane Eyre

Much of the criticism I have read, regarding her use of the metaphor of slavery to evoke ideas of domestic oppression, argues that Bronte ignores the material realities of colonial expoitation, and that Jane's affiliation with the enslaved subject is problematic precisely because the likening only serves to be benficial to her. However, do you think it can be said that the very use of the metaphor gives voice to the silent oppressed, and that it is inevitable Bronte would not discuss the realities of slavery in her novel because she is writing from her own subjective experience in Britain? any thoughts on whether you think Bronte's likening of a poor lower-class woman to a slave is justified?

Posted By _poptart_ at Sun 2 Mar 2008, 8:33 AM in Jane Eyre || 1 Reply

Jane Eyre, Childhood and Innocence

Heya. For my English Coursework, I'm doing an essay comparing the portrayal of childhood and innocence in Jane Eyre and The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison. I knew this was going to be a challenge, but I would like your views not of the title of my work, but on the subject matter. In what ways can I compare the two novels? I've spent a lot of my word count talking about Jane and Pecola and how they are both portrayed as 'the Other', but I know that, for a good grade, I'll need to dig a bit deeper. What do you all think?

Posted By Phosie at Sun 3 Feb 2008, 4:42 PM in Jane Eyre || 0 Replies

I'm confused....

Ok, i am reading through Jane Eyre for the first time for my history class, and something is confusing me: why can't Mr. Rochester just divorce Bertha Mason and marry Jane? Any input would be great : )

Posted By happyeverafter at Fri 25 Jan 2008, 8:17 PM in Jane Eyre || 6 Replies

Jane Eyre and her independence from men

Hey everyone, i am doing a paper on Jane Eyre and how she signifies the strength of a self reliable and independent woman, which disproves the common misconception that women must rely on men. I need help on specific text examples in the book on proving this though. Any help?

Posted By jrose90 at Tue 8 Jan 2008, 10:54 PM in Jane Eyre || 16 Replies

Jane Eyre Argumentative Paper

Hi everyone! I have to write an argumentative research paper in the spring, but I decided to start brainstorming early. I have finally decided to base my paper off of Jane Eyre, which I absolutely love, but I am having a hard time finding a good topic from the book (or events connected to the book) that can be argued as well as researched. Any ideas?

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