1. Jane Eyre as a Proto-Feminist Novel
Jane's continued subversion of the male dominance paints her as an early proto-feminist heroine. ... Jane's search for self-realization as an equal of man and an independent individual is one of the strongest exemplifications of Bronte's feminist ideals: "Do you think I can stay to become nothing to you? ... Starting from when she was a young girl, she was treated terribly, almost as a slave, by her own relatives. ... Brocklehurst was horrible to the girls. ... A novel that, in terms of the above mentioned perspectives, sheds a light on gender roles in Victorian society....
- Word Count: 1206
- Approx Pages: 5
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School