Jane Eyre: Themes (OCR GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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Central theme in Jane Eyre combining what 2 concepts?
Central theme in Jane Eyre combining what 2 concepts?
Love and independence
What does Jane refuse to compromise for Rochester?
What does Jane refuse to compromise for Rochester?
Her principles and independence
Why does Jane reject St. John's marriage proposal?
Why does Jane reject St. John's marriage proposal?
It lacks love
Jane's social position that is described as precarious
Jane's social position that is described as precarious
Governess
What does Jane insist on despite Rochester's wealth?
What does Jane insist on despite Rochester's wealth?
Being treated as an equal
True worth is not determined by what 2 things?
True worth is not determined by what 2 things?
Wealth or social status
Mr. Brocklehurst's approach to religion
Mr. Brocklehurst's approach to religion
Strict and hypocritical
Religion misused as a tool for what?
Religion misused as a tool for what?
Oppression
Helen Burns' approach to Christianity
Helen Burns' approach to Christianity
Forgiving and gentle
Traditional expectation Jane challenges about women
Traditional expectation Jane challenges about women
Submissive and dependent on men
Bertha Mason's symbolic label in the novel
Bertha Mason's symbolic label in the novel
Madwoman in the Attic
Women defying societal norms are often labelled as what?
Women defying societal norms are often labelled as what?
Mad and confined