Welcome! After reading Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, i decided to make a blog describing my reactions to different aspects of the novel. You will notice to the right that i focused on the topics Allusions, Characterizations, Themes, Connections, and Diction. In each section I have pulled a quote that I found represented the topics well, and then went on to describe why I thought those quotes were relevant representations. 

A quick preview:

Allusions: When you click on my Allusion pages I first describe how the story of Nero and Caligula allude to the life of Jane's cousin John, who is a cruel young boy, who grows into an equally as awful man. I also describe how the story of Messalina is quite similar to Rochester's past mistress, Bertha. 

Characterization: With Characterization, I decided to explain the development of Jane Eyre herself and her Aunt Reed. Jane is a round character, who sticks to her views, but matures them. As for Mrs. Reed, she is a static character, and also a biter woman.

Themes: The themes I decided to explain were Marriage and Appearance. During the 1800's marriage was beginning to turn away from the typical marrying into same status format and actually marrying someone you love, which is exactly the way Jane thought things should happen. And Appearance is a problem for "Plain Jane", and also for the thought of the beautiful characters.

Connections: There are many works of Literature and Films that have connections to Jane Eyre. Harry Potter has many similarities with Jane starting with the fact that he is an orphaned child and much more. Although Matilda has parents, she has a rough life similar to Jane's with home and school. 

Diction: Jane Eyre has many amazing quotes, but I picked two of my favorite to share with you. They really show how powerful Jane is as a women, especially for the time she lived in. 

I hope my blog helps you with understanding Jane Eyre!