Characters
The "apple" of Rochester's "eye"
Who is Jane Eyre
Where Jane worked as a governess for Rochester
What is Thornfield Hall
"'Do you think, because I am poor, obscure, plain, and little, I am soulless and heartless? You think wrong!- I have as much soul as you,- and full as much heart!'"
Who is Jane Eyre
This theme focuses on Jane's maturity as she grows up; it also highlights how she finds her own identity
What is Bildungsroman
Recovered enough of his sight to see his first-born when he was put into his arms
Who is Rochester
Where Jane met St. John, Diana, and Mary
What is Moor House
"'God and nature intended you for a missionary's wife. It is not personal, but mental endowments they have given you: you are formed for labor, not for love.'"
Who is St. John
This theme is characterized by mystery, supernatural elements, and gloomy settings; Rochester pretending to be a gypsy, and the mystery surrounding Bertha Mason are some examples of this theme
What is Gothic Romance
Writes letters to Jane from his work in India
Who is St. John
Where Jane lived with her aunt and cousins
What is Gateshead
"'Teachers, you must watch her: keep your eyes on her movements, weigh well her words, scrutinize her actions, punish her body to save her soul: if indeed, such salvation be possible, for (my tongue falters while I tell it) this girl, this child, the native of a Christian land, worse than many a little heathen who says its prayers to Brahma and kneels before Juggernaut- this girl is- a liar!'"
Who is Mr. Brocklehurst
This theme concerns the choice between doing what is right or wrong; Jane leaving Thornfield after finding out Rochester had a wife would be an example
What is morality
An old servant of Rochester who helped him out at Ferndean while Rochester was blind
Who is John
Where Jane met Helen Burns
What is Lowood
"'If all the world hated you, and believed you wicked, while your own conscience approved you, and absolved you from guilt, you would not be without friends.'"
Who is Helen Burns
This theme is characterized by intense emotions, and good triumphing over evil
What is melodrama
Happily married to Captain Fitzjames and Mr. Wharton (two people)
Who are Mary and Diana
Where Jane meets a now blind Rochester
What is Ferndean
"'You- you strange- you almost unearthly thing!- I love as my own flesh. You- poor and obscure, and small and plain as you are- I entreat to accept me as a husband.'"
Who is Mr. Rochester
This theme shows that during Bronte's time, men were expected to be dominant while women were expected to be submissive
What are gender roles