... written in first person. Critics generally regard the Victorian era as the golden age of English autobiography therefore this novel is typical of this era. As part of this convention, the narrator occasionally addresses the reader directly with the word "reader." Modern readers know that this is simply a convention, and ... nothing' and waited 'patiently till the end' and this quality is what allows Jane to trust in Helen, which later almost reaches idolisation on Jane's part. She claims she is 'struck with wonder' (chapter 8 PAGE 74) by Helen. Bronte's use of the word 'wo...

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