摘 要
本文主要介绍《简·爱》的故事及其原型“灰姑娘”，并将两者进行对比分析，运用原型批判理论，对《简·爱》中的“灰姑娘”原型进行分析，指出两者在人物设置，整个故事结构，及幻想情节等方面的相似处。经过以上对比分析研究，指出《简·爱》突破原作的几个方面，并对其进行阐述，以此让读者了解《简·爱》作品中体现的“灰姑娘”原型，同时对其继承与发展有更进一步地理解。
关键词：灰姑娘 原型 简·爱
ABSTRACT
This paper introduces the novel “Jane • Eyre” and its prototype “Cinderella”, and then a comparative analysis of the two is made by using archetypal criticism, pointing out that the similarities in setting up the figures, the whole story structure, and the fantasy aspects of the plot. After the comparative analysis of the above study, it points out that “Jane • Eyre” surpasses the original version in several aspects. The further analysis is made to enable the readers to have a better understanding of “Cinderella” prototype embodied in the work and thus get a better idea of the origin and development of Cinderella as well.
Keywords：Cinderella archetype Jane • Eyre
Contents
1. Introduction 1
2. Jane Eyre and Cinderella 3
2.1 Jane Eyre 3
2.2 Cinderella 4
2.2.1 Concise introduction of Cinderella story 4
2.2.2 Nature of Cinderella story 5
2.3 Archetypal criticisms 5
2.3.1 Archetype 5
2.3.2 Archetypal criticism 6
3. Similarities between Jane Eyre and Cinderella. 7
3.1 Characters 7
3.2 Cinderella plot in Jane Eyre 7
3.2.1 Miserable childhood 7
3.2.2 The encounter with prince. 8
3.2.3 Happy ending marriage 8
3.3 Fantastic plots in two stories 9
4. Transcendences over Cinderella 10
4.1. Coincidental plot. 10
4.2 New image 10
4.2.1 Jane with Cinderella 11
4.2.2 Rochester with prince 12
4.3 Jane Eyre: feminized male road-guide 13
5. Conclusion 15
Acknowledgements 16
Reference 17
