Jane Eyre The Epitome of Independence and Rebelliousness
During the 1800s, the time period in which women are stereotyped as being "submissive, dependent, beautiful, but ignorant" in British society, Jane Eyre, the Charlotte Brontes heroine, stands out as an independent individual. ... Jane Eyre preserves personal integrity in her search for a self-fulfilling happiness. Her self-respect, independence, courage, rebelliousness, outspokenness and honesty guide her in her journey to self-fulfillment. ... At the same time, the article also analyses the relationship between Janes rebelliousness and social oppression, stagnation and religious hypocrisy in the hope of helping readers to appreciate the theme of Jane Eyre on more profound perspective. Key Words: independence rebelliousness integrityˇˇ Introduction: As an orphan, Jane Eyre has no family or friends, no wealth or position, misunderstood and mistreated by the relatives she does have, she is sent away to a school where the cycle of cruelty continues.