Jane Eyre: Writer's Methods & Techniques (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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Narrative technique Brontë uses in Jane Eyre
Narrative technique Brontë uses in Jane Eyre
First-person narrative
Effect of first-person narrative in Jane Eyre
Effect of first-person narrative in Jane Eyre
Creates deep, personal connection with reader
Definition of Bildungsroman
Definition of Bildungsroman
Coming-of-age story
What Bildungsroman structure highlights in Jane Eyre
What Bildungsroman structure highlights in Jane Eyre
Jane's struggle for autonomy & moral integrity
Examples of Gothic elements in Jane Eyre
Examples of Gothic elements in Jane Eyre
Thornfield Hall, supernatural events, Bertha Mason
Purpose of Gothic elements in Jane Eyre
Purpose of Gothic elements in Jane Eyre
Build suspense, explore darker aspects of human nature
What Jane Eyre's social commentary critiques
What Jane Eyre's social commentary critiques
Rigid social class system & gender roles of Victorian England
What social commentary advocates for in Jane Eyre
What social commentary advocates for in Jane Eyre
Personal freedom & equality
What the red room symbolises
What the red room symbolises
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
Build tension & hint at future events
What splitting chestnut tree foreshadows
What splitting chestnut tree foreshadows
Disruption of Jane's marriage plans with Mr. Rochester