Charlotte Brontë's novel Jane Eyre is a gothic-romantic novel that discusses moral and spiritual development. Our protagonist Jane goes through growing pains of individuality, class and religion. The novel follows her perspective and the effect of external forces impact her as the locations change frequently.
I thought this book was extremely progressive for its time (1847) because of the criticism of Christian morality, feminism and class division. I criticized the book for a while because I was looking at Jane's actions through a modern lens--especially her relationship with Rochester. But in the 1800's, Jane is an independent and unrestricted woman despite the book not being blunt about it. Jane Eyre is a fantastic representation of Victorian writing. Despite this, I thought Jane Eyre was an okay read. I didn't love it nor did I hate it--I felt as if Brontë's pacing wasn't the best and I had to force myself to complete the book. I found myself getting bored.
I thought this book was extremely progressive for its time (1847) because of the criticism of Christian morality, feminism and class division. I criticized the book for a while because I was looking at Jane's actions through a modern lens--especially her relationship with Rochester. But in the 1800's, Jane is an independent and unrestricted woman despite the book not being blunt about it. Jane Eyre is a fantastic representation of Victorian writing. Despite this, I thought Jane Eyre was an okay read. I didn't love it nor did I hate it--I felt as if Brontë's pacing wasn't the best and I had to force myself to complete the book. I found myself getting bored.
I rate a 3/5