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    Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Brontë, comprises of many characters that deeply affect Jane’s life. Two characters in particular influenced Jane’s character throughout the book immensely. One character that altered Jane’s life completely was Mr. Rochester. When Jane first arrived at Thornfield for her position as a governess, she never expected to develop a sudden interest with the owner of the house. Even though Jane was madly in love with Rochester, she could not marry him due to the staggering…

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    would make you go crazy? For me it would be trapped in a small room, with no one to talk to. How long could one take until he or she goes insane? Would it be and hour, or twenty minutes maybe even a day or two? In the story “The Yellow Wallpaper”, Charlotte Perkins Gilman has four causes for her narrators break down: the wallpaper, isolation and imprisonment, lack or control, and motherhood. Often when left alone in a place where you’re not allowed to do anything, but sleep and breathe, you…

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    What is the reason why most parents choose to have their child home schooled instead of being taught in a regular public school?. There are many different types of homeschooling such as in home parent or In home tutoring etc. Other things you would need to know about homeschooling is the background behind it. Also , how homeschooling affects a kids life changes and how it affects them in a certain way and I will also be talking about some pros and cons of homeschooling from what happened in the…

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    and your despair will vanish. On the other hand, Emily Dickinson has a slightly different look comparing hope to an undefeatable bird. The theme they have in common is hope, though it is described In different ways it has similar qualities. In Charlotte Bronte’s poem, “Life” she explains life will not be perfect, you will wake up hearing the pitter patter of the rain falling and think to yourself it is going to be a dull/gloomy day, but “the shower will make the roses bloom” giving us an…

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    Orphan Status In Jane Eyre

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    When an orphan girl is placed into the home of unloving relatives, most would argue that the child would be negatively affected by her experience. However, this is not the case for Jane, the protagonist of Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre. The story begins in Jane’s childhood while she is living with the Reed family, her aunt and cousins. Her family treated her just as a servant would be treated, thus Jane felt like she did not belong. The novel follows Jane through her life as she goes to school,…

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    In Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre, Mr. Rochester tells Jane that she must “give up [her] governess slavery at once,” but why would she trade her governess slavery for a man who seems to approve of the slavery present in seraglios? One of the main problems Jane struggles with while being in love with Rochester is their power dynamic. This dynamic comes from the fact that Mr. Rochester has a higher position in society due to his money and his gender. When Mr. Rochester takes Jane shopping, Jane…

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    girls from reaching their full potential in society. It is through networking that people are able to connect with influential leaders who inspire others with their strong opinions to opt for a change in order for women to be recognized in society. Charlotte Perkins Gilman was an early feminist, author and sociologist, born in Hartford, Connecticut in 1860, who encouraged women to gain independence, after suffering acute post-partum depression. Gilman was raised by her mother, Mary Perkins, and…

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    Humans have a trend in which we only sacrifice at the most critical or important point, which helps reveal the what we value. This is showcased in the novel, Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, when the author uses the protagonist, Jane Eyre, to showcase a theme of sacrifice and sometimes lack thereof regarding one’s moral principles in a Victorian society. Throughout the novel, Jane deliberately sacrifices her safety, stability, and emotional gratification, which highlights her character’s values…

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    gender. The novel The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi portrays the struggle of a thirteen year old girl during her travels across the Atlantic Ocean in 1832. Avi discusses the themes of racism, classism, and sexism and shows how the protagonist Charlotte conquers each during her personal journey from a dependent child to an independent woman. Over the course of the novel, Charlotte transforms as she overcomes racism. In the beginning, Charlotte does not want to be Zachariah’s friend…

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    When watching Charlottes Web, there were numerous similarities that stood out by reading the book and watching the movie. One area of overlap that made it obvious in comparison was at the beginning of the movie when Fern saves Wilbur’s life and promises him she is going to keep him alive. This area of overlap would be a message by reason because Fern is taking action by saving Wilbur. She he is showing her dad that she can take on a huge task by caring for him. This would also be a message to…

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