Jane Eyre: Writer's Methods and Techniques (OCR 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
Literary term: coming-of-age story
Literary term: coming-of-age story
Bildungsroman
Genre/structure of Jane Eyre
Genre/structure of Jane Eyre
Bildungsroman (coming-of-age story)
Jane's development in the novel
Jane's development in the novel
Troubled orphan to strong, independent woman
Dark literary elements in Jane Eyre
Dark literary elements in Jane Eyre
Gothic elements
What Gothic elements build in Jane Eyre
What Gothic elements build in Jane Eyre
Suspense & explores dark human nature
What the novel critiques about Victorian society
What the novel critiques about Victorian society
Rigid social class system and gender roles
What red room symbolises in Jane Eyre
What red room symbolises in Jane Eyre
Jane's imprisonment by society's expectations
What fire and ice symbolise in Jane Eyre
What fire and ice symbolise in Jane Eyre
Passionate & restrained aspects of personality
Literary technique: hints at future events
Literary technique: hints at future events
Foreshadowing
What splitting chestnut tree foreshadows
What splitting chestnut tree foreshadows
Disruption of Jane's marriage plans with Rochester
What social commentary advocates for in Jane Eyre
What social commentary advocates for in Jane Eyre
Personal freedom and equality