Jane Eyre: Writer's Methods & Techniques (AQA GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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What narrative perspective is Jane Eyre written in?
What narrative perspective is Jane Eyre written in?
First-person narrative
Effect of 1st-person narrative in Jane Eyre
Effect of 1st-person narrative in Jane Eyre
Creates deep, personal connection with reader
What type of coming-of-age story is Jane Eyre?
What type of coming-of-age story is Jane Eyre?
Bildungsroman
Jane's character development in the novel
Jane's character development in the novel
Troubled orphan → strong, independent woman
What Jane struggles for in the novel
What Jane struggles for in the novel
Autonomy and moral integrity
What technique creates atmosphere in Jane Eyre?
What technique creates atmosphere in Jane Eyre?
Gothic elements
Examples of Gothic elements in Jane Eyre
Examples of Gothic elements in Jane Eyre
Thornfield Hall, supernatural occurrences, Bertha Mason
Purpose of Gothic elements in Jane Eyre
Purpose of Gothic elements in Jane Eyre
Build suspense & explore darker human nature
What Jane Eyre critiques about Victorian society
What Jane Eyre critiques about Victorian society
Rigid social class system & gender roles
What Brontë advocates for in Jane Eyre
What Brontë advocates for in Jane Eyre
Personal freedom and equality
What the red room symbolises in Jane Eyre
What the red room symbolises in Jane Eyre
Jane's imprisonment by society's expectations
What fire & ice symbolise in Jane Eyre
What fire & ice symbolise in Jane Eyre
Passionate & restrained aspects of Jane's personality
Purpose of foreshadowing in Jane Eyre
Purpose of foreshadowing in Jane Eyre
Builds tension & hints at future events
Chestnut tree splitting foreshadows what?
Chestnut tree splitting foreshadows what?
Disruption of Jane's marriage plans