Jane Eyre is in some ways the epitome of the plain, powerful voice Charlotte strove to lend a platform to. ... It is important to remember that when Charlotte set out to write Jane Eyre, she was faced with infinite contingencies that would dictate the shape of the novel and the way it ran. ... By requesting she join him in the West Indies as a missionary wife, he views her as capable and apt of a man's work. ... As a book that safely passes the Bechdel test, the feminine gusto of Jane Eyre may have aged with time, but it remains to pack a punch in light of the era of its publication. ... ...

• Word Count: 2473
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

All three chosen texts explore these relationships differently; Jane Eyre's close friendship with Helen, Jeanette's amorous tryst with Melanie and the apparent hatred between Tamora and Lavinia. ... There is no conclusive ending like in Jane Eyre when she becomes married and lives 'happily ever after' so to speak. ... Her mother even reverts to saying Jeanette is 'no daughter of [hers]' This is reminiscent of Jane Eyre as Jane's relationship with her aunt is very similar. ... Indeed, the full title of the book is "Jane Eyre: An Autobiography" an...

• Word Count: 3018
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: Undergraduate