... her by, as does the morality of Rochester's. It is clear that colonialism is a theme used to move the plot forward and to characterise key figures, not to critique the racial prejudices of the day. Parallels can be draw between Jane and oppression of foreignness, particularly in relation to ... gives the 'dark races' the metaphorical role of representing the presence of oppression in the novel.' This 'presence of oppression' is key in showing that the role of colonialism is almost for use as cannon fodder in mocking the British aristocracy, as though it is a given that ... vi...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate