One of the most famous literary critiques of Jane Eyre is also one of the most harsh. This review comes from Elizabeth Rigby and was published in 1848. Rigby declares Brontë’s work to be an . Brontë published her novel at a time when literature was supposed to be religious and show demonstrate appropriate Christian behavior. The character of Jane Eyre was not welcomed in Victorian society. This is shown when Rigby writes, . Rigby also declares that . At this time, women were restricted to domestic duties and were expected to remain completely dependant on their husband. A woman who was confident and did things for herself was seen as an outcast in the patriarchal society of nineteenth century England. The exact same thing that Rigby harshly
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Johnson explains how “ I agree with this statement, especially after analyzing a biography of Brontë’s life. However, Johnson also states that This seemed quite confusing to me because I had always seen Jane Eyre as being a character reflecting Brontë in an autobiographical sense. What Johnson is saying makes it seem as if Brontë is a sort of supernatural force guiding the events of the story. While this is technically true, since Brontë is the one writing it, it seems to me like a far stretch to put Brontë in this position. Later, Johnson says how . I believe this to be true and I found their opposition to be a source of great confusion for the main character Jane Eyre. To me, this was the most interesting conflict because everyone can relate to it. That is what has helped the novel to remain a relevant piece of literature in the many years following its publication. Her use of gothic and supernatural elements to aid in explaining these conflicts in an interesting way. I especially enjoyed these elements because they created psychological suspense during the read. Brontë’s blending of literary styles in Jane Eyre adds to the overall effect of the novel. I loved how she used them to deliver the themes of social class, gender roles, and
Johnson explains how “ I agree with this statement, especially after analyzing a biography of Brontë’s life. However, Johnson also states that This seemed quite confusing to me because I had always seen Jane Eyre as being a character reflecting Brontë in an autobiographical sense. What Johnson is saying makes it seem as if Brontë is a sort of supernatural force guiding the events of the story. While this is technically true, since Brontë is the one writing it, it seems to me like a far stretch to put Brontë in this position. Later, Johnson says how . I believe this to be true and I found their opposition to be a source of great confusion for the main character Jane Eyre. To me, this was the most interesting conflict because everyone can relate to it. That is what has helped the novel to remain a relevant piece of literature in the many years following its publication. Her use of gothic and supernatural elements to aid in explaining these conflicts in an interesting way. I especially enjoyed these elements because they created psychological suspense during the read. Brontë’s blending of literary styles in Jane Eyre adds to the overall effect of the novel. I loved how she used them to deliver the themes of social class, gender roles, and