Category: Book Jane Eyre

I would always rather be happy than dignified. Quote Analysis This quote belongs to Chapter 34, Page 491 of “Jane Eyre” by Charlotte Bronte. It is the thought of Jane Eyre herself after her argument with St. John. That man, who is a zealous Christian seeing his mission in serving God, made her a proposal,…

Jane Eyre lost her parents early because of typhus and now lives with her aunt, Mrs. Reed. Her life is harsh. Mrs. Reed isn’t her aunt by blood, but only a widow of her mother’s brother and she is of the lowest opinion about the girl’s parents. Jane’s mother came from the wealthy family but…

I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will. Quote Analysis Even without knowing who said this quote at page 483 of “Jane Eyre” by Charlotte Bronte we can easily guess that these words belong to Jane herself. She is so strong-willed and determined to…

I care for myself. The more solitary, the more friendless, the more unsustained I am, the more I will respect myself. I will keep the law given by God; sanctioned by man. I will hold to the principles received by me when I was sane, and not mad—as I am now. Laws and principles are…

Bird Imagery in Jane Eyre In Jane Eyre, Charlotte Bronte uses many types of imagery to provide understanding of the characters and also to express reoccurring themes in the novel. Through bird imagery specifically, we are able to see Jane develop from a small, unhappy child into a mature and satisfied young woman… 2 864…