GENDER ROLES AND REFLECTION OF FEMINISM IN JANE EYRE
Keywords:
feminism, gender roles, Victorian literature, female autonomy, Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre, patriarchal society, women’s rights, self-identity, literary feminism.Abstract
Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre remains a seminal work in feminist literary discourse, offering a nuanced critique of gender roles in Victorian England. This article examines the portrayal of gender roles in the novel and how Brontë embeds feminist ideologies within Jane’s character development and narrative progression. The study highlights Jane’s struggle for autonomy, her rejection of traditional female subjugation, and her assertion of self-worth within a patriarchal framework. By analyzing key interactions between Jane and male figures, as well as her journey towards self-realization, this paper underscores Jane Eyre’s contribution to early feminist thought. The novel’s progressive stance on women’s independence, education, and equality resonates with contemporary feminist ideals, making it a critical text in gender studies.
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