search for identity Flashcards
big ides for search for identity
search for identity can link into Jane’s religious identity and her development into the ideal Victorina British woman. She does this under the guidance of Helen Burns and Miss Temple ( look at religious faith and self control for this)
big ideas for search for identity
Throughout the novel, Jane’s search for identity links into her changing social status throughout the novel
quotes and analysis that support the big idea
Throughout the novel, Jane’s search for identity links into her changing social status throughout the novel
“For shame! For shame! cried the lady’s maid. What shocking conduct, Miss Eyre, to strike a young gentleman, your benefactress son! Your young master”
Jane immediately questions her terminology,” Master! How is he my master? Am I a servant?”, leading to the reader to ultimately question Jane’s position in the household. Even the servants view Jane as being socially inferior to them (“ No you are less than a servant, for you do nothing for your keep”), despite this, her placing on the social hierarchy are fundamentally unknown. This is due to her position as an orphan. Throughout the novel we see Jane struggle with her social status. This struggle is translated in her job as an governess - as a governess she is neither a member of the family nor a member of the serving class, Jane’s job creates a discord in the strict social class system. This idea of social ambiguity is explored throughout the novel and could be argued to be the reason why she feels uncomfortable to marry Mr Rochester, “Because you gave me a new name- Jane Rochester, and it seems so strange”: her ambiguous social identity lead to an inequality in their relationship, clearly, Mr Rochester holds all the power; note how he gives Jane a new name. The only way for this to change was for Jane to increase her social status. Only then will Jane be truly satisfied and content with her relationship with Mr Rochester, “ It would indeed be a relief; I thought, If I had ever so small an independence. I never can bear being dressed like a doll”. This leads to Jane’s future inheritance to be a relief to not only Jane but the reader also. This could be the reason why Bronte uses direct address here: It is a fine thing, reader, to be lifted in a moment from indigence to wealth”, Bronte wanted the reader to share in Jane’s joy and euphoria. Alternatively, the direct address suggests how Jane’s search for identity is truly over, she has risen up the social hierarchy to a position that she is content with Furthermore Jane’s delight in the idea that her inheritance is solely for herself emphases how she is now truly independent, “And this money came to me only to me: not to me and a rejoicing family to my isolated self. It was a grand boon doubtless; and independence would be glorious”.
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Throughout the novel, Jane’s search for identity links into her changing social status throughout the novel
“And this money came to me only to me: not to me and a rejoicing family to my isolated self. It was a grand boon doubtless; and independence would be glorious”.
quotes for
Throughout the novel, Jane’s search for identity links into her changing social status throughout the novel
“For shame! For shame! cried the lady’s maid. What shocking conduct, Miss Eyre, to strike a young gentleman, your benefactress son! Your young master”
quotes for
Throughout the novel, Jane’s search for identity links into her changing social status throughout the novel
” Master! How is he my master? Am I a servant?”
quotes for
Throughout the novel, Jane’s search for identity links into her changing social status throughout the novel
” No you are less than a servant, for you do nothing for your keep”
quotes for
Throughout the novel, Jane’s search for identity links into her changing social status throughout the novel
“Because you gave me a new name- Jane Rochester, and it seems so strange”:
quotes for
Throughout the novel, Jane’s search for identity links into her changing social status throughout the novel
It would indeed be a relief; I thought, If I had ever so small an independence. I never can bear being dressed like a doll”
quotes for
Throughout the novel, Jane’s search for identity links into her changing social status throughout the novel
It is a fine thing, reader, to be lifted in a moment from indigence to wealth”
