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The document discusses key themes in 'Jane Eyre,' including morality, identity, stereotypes, social class, and gender roles. Jane's moral integrity leads her to make difficult choices, such as leaving Mr. Rochester upon discovering his marriage. The analysis highlights how Jane challenges societal norms and stereotypes of her time, asserting her independence and self-respect despite her low social status.

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The document discusses key themes in 'Jane Eyre,' including morality, identity, stereotypes, social class, and gender roles. Jane's moral integrity leads her to make difficult choices, such as leaving Mr. Rochester upon discovering his marriage. The analysis highlights how Jane challenges societal norms and stereotypes of her time, asserting her independence and self-respect despite her low social status.

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Jane Eyre

By; Salma, Basel, Marwan, Lara


k., Jana
Basel:
The theme of morality in Jane Eyre
focuses on Jane’s struggle to stay
true to her values. She often faces
tough choices between following her
heart and doing what she believes is
right. For example, she leaves Mr.
Rochester when she learns he is
already married, even though she
loves him deeply. Jane’s strong sense
of right and wrong guides her
decisions, showing how important it
is to stick to your principles. In the
end, her commitment to morality
helps her find happiness and peace.
Examples: Leaving Mr Rochester
Resisting St. John Rivers Standing up
to miss Reed
Salma:

• Point: The theme of identity in jane eyre, jane digs


in and discover her real character and also her
independence. Evidence: when jane knew about
Rochester marriage she didn’t hesitate and refused
immediately, Rochester says ‘oh jane this is bitter
this is wicked. it would not be wicked to love me’
jane says ‘it would obey you’. Technique: charlotte
Bronte the character development in jane and we
can see it clearly from how she thinks and acts.
Analysis: all those things make jane have more self-
respect rather than doing things she doesn’t want
for a man and that connects us to the Victorian era
which they scarify their selves for men.
Lara K. :

• Stereotypes Theme In Jane Eyre, Charlotte Brontë challenges the theme of


stereotypes by presenting complex characters who challenge the social
expectations of stereotypical views on class, gender, and race. Jane Eyre
challenges stereotypes of women being passive and submissive. Quote: "I am
no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an
independent will." Likely, Mr. Rochester: challenge the stereotype of the
wealthy, unfeeling aristocrat by showing his weakness. Quote: "You are my
equal; and my likeness. Will you be my wife?" The Fire represents jane’s inner
strength in face of the social constraints and stereotypes she faces in her
journey and leads to significant changes and a new beginning for both Jane
and Mr. Rochester. Victorian Era, marked by rigid class, gender stereotypes,
jane challenges these stereotypes by showing how she fulfills her roles while
still seeking her own path. Quote: "Women are supposed to be very calm
generally: but women feel just as men feel." Despite her low status, Jane
maintains her dignity, challenging societal norms. Quote: "Do you think
because I am poor, obscure, plain, and little, I am soulless and heartless? You
think wrong!" The theme of stereotypes in Jane Eyre is central to the
narrative. The novel emphasizes the importance of seeing beyond
stereotypes to understand the complexity of characters
Jana:
•: theme: social class in jane eyre is a main theme we see frequently
in the the novel since chapter one. the story takes place in the
victorian era where if you were rich you were treated greatly but if
youre poor your'e treated horribly. (evidence) chapter one jane gets
beaten up but john, her uncle's son. he stated "you have no buissnes
to take our books; you are a dependant, mama says; you have no
money; your father left you none; you ought to beg" this shows how
rich people think of the poor, another is when jane doubts herself to
marry a rich man like mr rochester since she is poor and his is rich.
blanche ingram was rich and was ought to marry mr rochester but
jane thought that being poor could not lead her to the love she
wants. Jana: 1. (and i laid my marked stress on the words) page 135
chapter 16, metaphore-personification] Jana: 2.'you' i said 'a favorite
of mister rochester? you gifted with the power of pleasing him? you
of importance to him in any way? go! your folly sickens me' page
140 chapter 16, repitition. 3.'but rallying my wits, and recollecting
my principles' page 141 chapter 16. metaphore
Marwan:

• 1. Gender Roles: In Jane Eyre, gender roles are central to Jane’s development.
In the 19th century, women were expected to marry and full fill domestic
duties, but Jane challenges these expectations. She refuses to marry Mr.
Rochester when she learns of his first wife, Bertha, as she values her
autonomy over societal norms. Jane’s role as a governess also defies
traditional gender roles, as she works to earn her own living and maintains
independence. While still constrained by social hierarchy, her position allows
her a degree of autonomy not typically granted to women at the time,
reflecting her resistance to conventional expectations. . Victorian Context:
The Victorian era emphasized strict gender roles, particularly for women, who
were expected to be moral, domestic, and submissive. Women had limited
access to education and career opportunities and were largely dependent on
their husbands or fathers. Evidence in Jane Eyre: In Chapter 15, Jane’s role as
a governess reflects the limited options available to women, as it was one of
the few respectable jobs open to them. The Victorian ideal of femininity—
gentle, nurturing, and obedient—clashes with Jane’s independent spirit and
strong moral convictions. Her refusal to marry Mr. Rochester when she learns
of his first wife (Chapter 36) defies the societal expectation that women
should marry for security and social status. Jane values self-respect over the
traditional pursuit of marriage and social standing

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