Abstract
Jane Eyre was the representative book of the famous British writer Charlotte Bronte in the nineteenth century. It was believed that Jane Eyre was Charlotte Bronte’s poetic life portrayal and it was an autobiography. It proved that Jane Eyre was a standard feminist by analyzing her personality and her growing experience. She always stick to her principles against unfair social events. She tried her best to pursue freedom, equality, independence and true love. Through persistent efforts she finally got respect, freedom and true love. Jane Eyre gave us some new images of nowdays women: self-esteem, self-respect, self-reliance, and self-improvement. From a feminist perspective, Jane Eyre was far beyond her own era, and really delineated the independent women’s consciousness in literature. It did not only complained of the oppression of men, praise the excellent women, but also truly reflect the true feelings of women.
Keywords: Jane, feminist, equality, independence, true love
Contents
Abstract I
Contents I
I.Introduction 1
1.1. Life and Background of Charlotte Bronte………………………………………1
1.2. Introduction to Jane Eyre………………………………………………………..2
II. Feminism and Its Reflection ………………………………………………………3
2.1 Development of the Feminism……………………………………………...……3
2.2 Feminism Evidence in Jane Eyre………………………………………..………6
2.2.1 Development of Jane Eyre’s Resistance…………………………………….6
2.2.1.1 Confrontation between Jane Eyre and Her aunt at Gateshead………..6
2.2.1.2 Jane’s Resistance at Lowood Institution………………………………7
2.2.1.3 The perfection period at Thornfield and Moor House………………...8
2.2.2 Jane Eyre’s Attitude towards love…………………………………………..8
2.2.2.1 Love Based on Equality………………………………………………8
2.2.2.2 Marriage Based on Pure and True Love………………………………9
III. The Influence of Feminism………………………………………………….….11
3.1 Feminism Promoted the Women's Participation in Politics…………………...11
3.2 Feminism Promoted the Development of Social Economy…………………...12
IV. Conclusion……………………………………………………………………...14
V. References………………………………………………………………………15
