Jane Eyre: Themes (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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Central theme in Jane Eyre
Central theme in Jane Eyre
Love and independence
What Jane won't compromise for Rochester
What Jane won't compromise for Rochester
Her principles or independence
What true love shouldn't cost (Jane Eyre theme)
What true love shouldn't cost (Jane Eyre theme)
Self-respect and autonomy
Why Jane rejects St. John's proposal
Why Jane rejects St. John's proposal
It lacks love
Essential components of relationships (Jane's belief)
Essential components of relationships (Jane's belief)
Independence and emotional fulfilment
Jane's social position in Victorian society
Jane's social position in Victorian society
Lower status as a governess
What Brontë critiques about Victorian society
What Brontë critiques about Victorian society
Rigid class structures
How Jane insists on being treated
How Jane insists on being treated
As an equal
Mr. Brocklehurst's approach to religion
Mr. Brocklehurst's approach to religion
Strict and hypocritical
What Brontë critiques about religion use
What Brontë critiques about religion use
Misuse as a tool for oppression
Helen Burns' approach to Christianity
Helen Burns' approach to Christianity
Forgiving and gentle
Helen Burns' view on suffering
Helen Burns' view on suffering
Path to spiritual growth
What Jane's independence challenges
What Jane's independence challenges
Traditional expectations of women being submissive
What Brontë promotes through Jane
What Brontë promotes through Jane
Gender equality
Bertha Mason's symbolic role
Bertha Mason's symbolic role
Madwoman in the Attic