Jane Mallett

Introduction: Set in the 1890's in New York City, Edith Wharton's novel, The House of Mirth demonstrates the characters', specifically the women's' desire to gain freedom, safety and independence in New York city where "the rich got much richer, and the poor got much poorer". As Wharton herself said "Decidedly, I’m a better landscape gardener than novelist," therefore using the imagery of houses to not only illustrate the themes of freedom, safety and independence, but also to give the reader a…

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 and inner beliefs as…

Susan Gingell- Beckmann reported “Our attention is drawn to the pivotal symbols of this novel by the title and as with all symbols, the calm at the centre is open to many levels of interpretation. The eye of the storm can be understood as an allusion to the bed ridden Elizabeth Hunter, who is the still centre in the tempest of emotions she rouses in those around her: her nurses, children lawyer and friends. On a more obvious level, reference is being made to the calm at the centre of a typhoon.…

into her determined social station. Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre has been examined by literary critics ad nauseam for its feminist qualities, racial implications, and social commentary. Moreover, when considering Jane Eyre, readers instantly consider how the prevalence of religion interacts with the text’s potential feminist qualities, racial implications, and social commentary. Jane Eyre is a text that, through the life of strange, intelligent Jane Eyre, examines religion…

Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre is a gothic bildungsroman novel based in Victorian era England. It tells the story of a young woman named Jane Eyre from childhood to young adulthood, as told by Jane ten years after the events take place. During this time of her life, Jane experiences much controversy of opinions surrounding a variety of serious issues like love, death and social-class, but none quite so much as religion. Throughout the novel, Christian beliefs show up as a distinguishable topic…

certain distance away from mirrors that reflect society’s expectations. In the Victorian Gothic novel Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, the presence of mirrors symbolizes Jane’s corrupted identity, physically represented as Bertha: a rebellious, revolutionary, and dangerous being. Throughout her journey, the absence of mirrors symbolizes the restoration of the fragmented pieces in her identity that develops Jane into a definite individual without the society’s influence to reach independence.…

In Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice letters play a crucial role in creating suspense, altering a character’s emotions and enhancing the drama in the novel. The letters also serve as a revelation that open vessels to new perspectives for the audience.…

first relationship is between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. The other relationship is between Elizabeth’s oldest sister Jane Bennet and Mr. Bingley. These two relationships directly contrast one another. They have many similarities and differences in their relationships. In the relationship of Jane Bennet and Mr. Bingley you can see that the characters are very similar. Jane is a very gentle and patient girl. Mr. Bingley also has those characteristics. Both of the characters love to socialize…

To reiterate, women accepted their role in a society that “reduces love to a biological impulse and marriage to a profitable alliance” (Giles, 77). We saw how selfish love represented this in Wuthering Heights and now its presence will be investigated in Northanger Abbey. In Northanger Abbey, we are introduced to an interesting protagonist right from the opening line: “No one who had ever seen Catherine Morland in her infancy, would have supposed her born to be an heroine” (Austen, 5). Catherine…

In my story, Small World, I create temporal complexity through the emotions of the main character and the dates of the letters written. For example, “I know what I’ve signed up for but its kids like him that break my heart and raise questions about this war were fighting.” (Winmill 1). Dr. Bones writes all of his worries down in his journal. He is very concerned if he is doing the right thing or not or if he should be doing something else. Literary critic, Janet Gurkin Altman, argues about…