Study notes: Jane Eyre
An orphan girl survives a cold aunt and a harsh charity school, then becomes a governess at Thornfield Hall. She falls for its moody owner, Mr. Rochester, but the house hides a secret. Jane keeps her self-respect at every step, which made her one of the first great independent heroines.
Themes
Independence. Faith and conscience. Love on equal terms.
People to follow
Jane Eyre, Mr. Rochester, Helen Burns, St. John Rivers, and Mrs. Reed.
Talk about
- How does Lowood School shape Jane?
- Why does Jane leave Thornfield?
- What does equality mean to Jane?
Public-domain text. First published in 1847; Charlotte Brontë died in 1855, so this text is in the public domain in the US, Canada, the EU and India. Summary and notes written by ViralScopeHub.