Book- Review, Jane Eyre By Charlotte Brontë

 Jane Eyre By Charlotte Brontë

When Jane Eyre was initially published the many admirers of the novel didn't know though some suspected that it had been written by a woman. Charlotte Brontë who wrote the novel under the gender ambiguous pseudonym Kerr Bell knew firsthand of the challenges faced by an independent, intellectual woman who lacked social station in Victorian English society. Her novel gives voice to the struggles of such women in the person of her bold impassioned protagonist Jane Eyre. Charlotte Brontë was born in April21st 1816 in "Yorkshire" England. Charlotte taught at a school and briefly served two families as a governess. But, the work didn't appeal to her. Charlotte and her sister decided to open their own school. To prepare for this venture Charlotte and Emily went to Brussels in 1842. where Charlotte studied French German and Music. There she fell in love with her teacher but he was married and rejected her brokenhearted Charlotte returned home two year later in 1847 Charlotte published " Jane Eyre" to Great success. In the early 19th century, critics often dismissed the work of women as light entertainment. Much of the Writing by women was in facts sentimental, romantic, trivial and written for popular consumption. Women like the  Brontë sisters who wanted to create more literary works during the times often found that their work would be taken more seriously if they used a male pseudonym. Jane Eyre was written during the Victorian era which was a time of immense economic growth resulting from the industrial Revolution, expansion of the British empire and increasing democratisation  Still the era had sharp divisions between the classic at the top with the nobility in the aristocrats, next were the wealthy entrepreneurs who were able to interact with the aristocrats. Last with the lower classes which included servants, governesses, farmers, blacksmiths and so on. Members of the lower classes had to abide by strict rules of behaviour in the presence for ristic rats, servants were to do their work quietly and even governess carried in-between status. In Jane Eyre class plays a huge role and how the characters interact with one another. Charlotte Brontë was died in March 31st, 1855 in Haworth, United Kingdom.

"Jane Eyre"

I've had read it at my early literature days. One of my most favourite all the time and I've had read it 3 times in a row.

Storyline of the novel is: Jane was a plain & simple girl as she Battles through life's struggles. While, Jane has many obstacles in her life like her cruel and abusive aunt Reed, the grim conditions at "Lowood  School", her love life, her love for Mr: Rochester and Rochester marriage to Bertha. Who was a madwoman. 

Jane Eyre is widely considered to be one of the first "Feminist novel". Jane's action are deeply rooted in her morals beliefs, and the ability to make conscious lifestyle choices for herself is inarguably "Feminist"

Moreover, You may don't know about the fact is,  it may have been inspired by a real person... Who knows Charlotte Brontë itself. Hence, Significant symbols in the novel include "Fire" in the manor, Which represents Passion, Destruction, Comfort and Regeneration. The madwoman, "Bertha" who represents hidden shameful secrets " Dreams", which serve as Omens of Change in parts of Jane Eyre and "Moonlight"  which signals a change is about to takes place in Jane's life. The "Themes" include Passion, channeled passion versus,uncontrolled passion, gender and Class which determined the opportunities characters are provided religion and self-control following Christian scripture to protect against risks of the uncontrolled passions. "Reader, I married him" the conclusion of Jane Eyre opens with the simple, bold statement. Famously granting agency in a Marital Union to the woman rather than the man. Generations of readers have thrilled to the "Gothic" elements in Jane Eyre and have identified with the powerful resistance it's heroine exhibits to social injustice and gender inequality. We've by no means resolved these issues. So, Jane Eyre continues to speak to and inspire us to strive for something more.:))))