Jane Eyre: Themes (OCR GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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Which theme is described as 'central' to Jane Eyre?
Which theme is described as 'central' to Jane Eyre?
Love and independence
Why does Jane refuse to compromise her principles for Rochester?
Why does Jane refuse to compromise her principles for Rochester?
True love shouldn't cost self-respect
Why does Jane reject St. John's marriage proposal?
Why does Jane reject St. John's marriage proposal?
The proposal lacks love
What does Brontë say are essential components of any relationship?
What does Brontë say are essential components of any relationship?
Independence & emotional fulfillment
How is Jane's position as a governess described in Victorian society?
How is Jane's position as a governess described in Victorian society?
Precarious
What does Jane insist on despite the wealth disparity with Rochester?
What does Jane insist on despite the wealth disparity with Rochester?
Being treated as an equal
According to Brontë, what does NOT determine a person's true worth?
According to Brontë, what does NOT determine a person's true worth?
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 does Helen Burns represent in terms of religious approach?
What does Helen Burns represent in terms of religious approach?
Forgiving & gentle Christianity
What traditional expectations of women does Jane challenge?
What traditional expectations of women does Jane challenge?
Being submissive & dependent
What does Bertha Mason's character critique?
What does Bertha Mason's character critique?
Women who defy norms labelled mad
What does the gender roles theme advocate for women?
What does the gender roles theme advocate for women?
Greater equality & autonomy