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With close reference to at least two parts of the novel, how far would you
agree with the view that “the novel’s greatest appeal is Bronte’s depiction of
female empowerment?”
Shockingly, Bronte’s depiction of female empowerment appears to be Jane Eyre’s greatest
appeal
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“How dare I, Mrs Reed?
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You think I had no feelings, and that I can do without one bit of love
or kindness, but I can’t live so
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This could be because she wants respect and to
be treated as an equal to her aunt and cousins
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John, Bronte depicts female empowerment through
Jane’s defiance and language choices
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” This is
unusual as in the 19th century women were not supposed to speak like this to male
superiors
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John assumes that Jane is “formed for labour, not for love
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John’s view of Jane, or women, as subservient companions not equals with
independent thought
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John’s proposal
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Significantly, Jane insists that true love should be based on equality, mutual understanding,
and respect
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Furthermore, the impact this novel would have on 19th century readers would have been
shocking as Jane Eyre goes against the expected type by, “refusing subservience, disagreeing
with her superiors, standing up for her rights, and venturing creative thoughts” as stated by
Margaret McFadden in her critical evaluation
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They are not dolls to be treated as ‘unemotional and shameless
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If they want to, they should be able to choose who they can
marry
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However, in other people’s opinions, Jane should be grateful to her aunt rather than being
rude
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If I were, I should say I loved you, bit I declare, I don’t love you
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But Jane retorts back sharply
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Whereas other people may say that although Jane was treated as an inferior nuisance and
bullied by her cousins, she should still be grateful as when her parents and uncle died it was

Mrs Reed who had to look after her
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To conclude, Bronte’s depiction of female empowerment is the novel’s greatest appeal as it
provides fascination and intrigues the reader to see how far Jane will go in the maledominated society
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