Antoinette Cosway is a remarkable character in both Jane Eyre and Wide Sargasso Sea. She doesn’t have a lot of time in the book Jane Eyre, but the role she plays is super important–it’s actually why Jean Rhys decided to give her a little bit of backstory. She played such a great role but no… Read more Project 2
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Manipulation in Romance
Justin Levesque 4/28/2022 British literature Manipulation of Romance In British literature, there are many different types of relationships that we read about. This could be humans and monsters, family, and even relationships between enemies. Most of these texts also have romantic relationships that get heavily focused on. When they are seen or read, they… Read more Manipulation in Romance
Jane Eyre 21-25 question
To what layer/extent has Rochester manipulated Jane into marrying him? He finally proposes to Jane: great. But how does he dismiss his relationship with Miss Ingram? He says, “I caused a rumor to reach her that my fortune was not a third of what was supposed, and after that I presented myself to see the… Read more Jane Eyre 21-25 question
Jane Eyre 21-25 reflection
Okay this may be more of a question than a reflection, I’m not entirely sure, but: I find it very curious how Eliza and Georgiana despise each other. We know Jane’s childhood with them was rather dismal, but clearly, the manner in which they were raised impacted them as well, or perhaps they are just… Read more Jane Eyre 21-25 reflection
Wide Sargasso Sea Reflection 2
In the novel there are obvious forms of slavery mentioned, but I think if you dig deeper there’s a form of slavery that’s hinted at even though it’s never actually said explicitly. I’m talking about the way women are enslaved by men. Not in the sense that blacks originally were in this novel, but in… Read more Wide Sargasso Sea Reflection 2
St. John from “Jane Eyre” Represents the Manipulation of Guilt Often Found in the Church and Here’s Why
So we all know St. John from Jane Eyre is generally pretty scummy. Maybe it’s just me, but he’s a misogynistic man with the heart of a colonizer in my eyes. That being said, he often uses guilt trips to get his way. These guilt trips usually have religious connotations, both making him seem “superior”… Read more St. John from “Jane Eyre” Represents the Manipulation of Guilt Often Found in the Church and Here’s Why
Jane Eyre Question 3
Question: Why did the author choose to portray Rochester and Adele’s relationship in the way of single dad and daughter? In the Victorian Era especially, it was pretty uncommon to hear of a father gaining custody of their child. Especially considering Adele may not have even been his biological child. He stepped up when her… Read more Jane Eyre Question 3
Jane Eyre Question 2
Question: What role does Rochester play in this novel? I have been wracking my brain about this question since we were introduced to Rochester. I always think one thing, and then he says or does something to change my mind. At first I thought Rochester was a creepy guy who had some issues, but that… Read more Jane Eyre Question 2
Jane Eyre Plot?
Question: Why is the “unwanted child” such a popular idea to write about? I feel as though this subject has been written time and time again. Although the idea is the same, the style in which they are written can vastly differ. Here are some of the examples I can think of off of the… Read more Jane Eyre Plot?
Jane Eyre Reflections 2/23/2022
Themes of Justice and Feminism Referenced quotes: “‘How dare I, Mrs. Reed? How dare I? Because it is the truth. You think I have no feelings, and that I can do without one bit of love or kindness; but I cannot live so: and you have no pity. I shall remember how you thrust me… Read more Jane Eyre Reflections 2/23/2022