The main theme of Jane Eyre

[amylou_22]

I was having some trouble deciding what the main theme of the book is. It would be really helpful if anyone had any suggestions,it is for an assignment

[sciencefan]

I was having some trouble deciding what the main theme of the book is. It would be really helpful if anyone had any suggestions,it is for an assignmentThis should help you... click on this link:
http://www.enotes.com/eyre/

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Jane Eyre: Introduction
Overview
Charlotte Brontë Biography
One-Page Summary
Summary and Analysis
Chapters 1-3 Summary and Analysis
Chapters 4-6 Summary and Analysis
Chapters 7-10 Summary and Analysis
Chapters 11-15 Summary and Analysis
Chapters 16-19 Summary and Analysis
Chapters 20-22 Summary and Analysis
Chapters 23-25 Summary and Analysis
Chapters 26-27 Summary and Analysis
Chapters 28-29 Summary and Analysis
Chapters 30-31 Summary and Analysis
Chapter 32-33 Summary and Analysis
Chapter 34-35 Summary and Analysis
Chapters 36-38 Summary and Analysis
Quizzes
Chapters 1-3 Questions and Answers
Chapters 4-6 Questions and Answers
Chapters 7-10 Questions and Answers
Chapters 11-15 Questions and Answers
Chapters 16-19 Questions and Answers
Chapters 20-22 Questions and Answers
Chapters 23-25 Questions and Answers
Chapters 26-27 Questions and Answers
Chapters 28-29 Questions and Answers
Chapters 30-31 Questions and Answers
Chapter 32-33 Questions and Answers
Chapter 34-35 Questions and Answers
Chapters 36-38 Questions and Answers
Characters
Themes
Style
Historical Context
Critical Overview
Essays and Criticism
Overview of Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre: The Quest for Optimism
Two Crises of Decision in Jane Eyre
Suggested Essay Topics
Sample Essay Outlines
Compare and Contrast
Topics for Further Study
Media Adaptations
What Do I Read Next?
Pictures
Charlotte Bronte
Scene From Jane Eyre
Haworth Village
Bibliography and Further Reading
Copyright


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[amylou_22]

Thanks for the suggestion, but I don't have a membership to enotes so I can only read the first part/introduction. my problem is that my teacher is very strict and has emphasized that our essays must be on the main theme of our books. I am having a hard time deciding what the main theme is as there are a couple themes in Jane Eyre. I really need to get a good grade on this assignment so any help would be really appreciated. Thanks.

[sciencefan]

Thanks for the suggestion, but I don't have a membership to enotes so I can only read the first part/introduction. my problem is that my teacher is very strict and has emphasized that our essays must be on the main theme of our books. I am having a hard time deciding what the main theme is as there are a couple themes in Jane Eyre. I really need to get a good grade on this assignment so any help would be really appreciated. Thanks.I'm terrily sorry. I didn't realize that!

This page has several themes to choose from:
http://www.answers.com/topic/jane-eyre-novel-3

[amylou_22]

Thanks that website was really helpful, but I was wondering if I could get any help as to what you all thought the main theme of the book is, there are a couple to choose from and I don't know which one is the best main theme. (sorry I'm sounding really pick, this teacher is just really strict!)

[sciencefan]

Thanks that website was really helpful, but I was wondering if I could get any help as to what you all thought the main theme of the book is, there are a couple to choose from and I don't know which one is the best main theme. (sorry I'm sounding really pick, this teacher is just really strict!)I think you're supposed to choose the one you would most like to write about. This is all opinion, not fact. My favorite theme is the romance. What's yours?

According to the Answers page:
"On its most simple and obvious level, Jane Eyre is a love story."

I agree.

[amylou_22]

I also I like romance, and thought I might be able to do my paper on Jane’s quest to be loved, though I don't know if that is a theme? throughout the novel Jane does seem to want to be loved, and not just in marriage but friendship also, or that is what I thought as I was reading the book. do you think that could work as a theme, or should I do something else?

[sciencefan]

I also I like romance, and thought I might be able to do my paper on Jane’s quest to be loved, though I don't know if that is a theme? throughout the novel Jane does seem to want to be loved, and not just in marriage but friendship also, or that is what I thought as I was reading the book. do you think that could work as a theme, or should I do something else?I LOVE it! Great idea!

I wish you good success!

[amylou_22]

As I have been working on this essay I have found it a lot harder then I initially thought it would be. I was wondering if you had an idea's to help me out, I would really appreciate it.

[sciencefan]

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http://www1.aucegypt.edu/academic/writers/

http://www.english.bham.ac.uk/staff/tom/teaching/howto/essay.htm

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[lendita]

The main theme of Jane Eyre is the strugle of life and true love.
It is also her strugle betwen love and living without sin.

[horse lover]

You all have great ideas but those are not themes. The main theme of the story is more like no matter how bad your start is you can always make your ending better.

[DawnsAtHeights]

I was having some trouble deciding what the main theme of the book is. It would be really helpful if anyone had any suggestions,it is for an assignment

The main theme? Do you mean what type of novel is it (like Gothic, Romantic &tc.)?
Well, if you ask me what I've written above, I can surely tell you that it's a gothic, dramatic and romantic novel! :)