Jane Eyre: Themes (AQA GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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Why does Jane reject St. John's marriage proposal?
Why does Jane reject St. John's marriage proposal?
It lacks love
What should true love not come at the cost of, according to Brontë?
What should true love not come at the cost of, according to Brontë?
Self-respect and autonomy
What are essential components of any relationship, according to Jane?
What are essential components of any relationship, according to Jane?
Independence & emotional fulfillment
What position does Jane's role as governess place her in within Victorian society?
What position does Jane's role as governess place her in within Victorian society?
A precarious position
Despite the wealth disparity with Rochester, what does Jane insist on?
Despite the wealth disparity with Rochester, what does Jane insist on?
Being treated as an equal
What does Brontë suggest true worth is not determined by?
What does Brontë suggest true worth is not determined by?
Wealth or social status
How is Mr. Brocklehurst's approach to religion described?
How is Mr. Brocklehurst's approach to religion described?
Strict and hypocritical
What type of approach to Christianity does Helen Burns represent?
What type of approach to Christianity does Helen Burns represent?
Forgiving and gentle
What does Brontë critique religion being misused as?
What does Brontë critique religion being misused as?
A tool for oppression
What traditional expectations does Jane's independence challenge?
What traditional expectations does Jane's independence challenge?
Women being submissive & dependent
What does Bertha Mason's character critique about women who defy societal norms?
What does Bertha Mason's character critique about women who defy societal norms?
They are labelled as mad & confined
What idea does Brontë promote through Jane's character?
What idea does Brontë promote through Jane's character?
Gender equality