Book Review: Jane Eyre (Spoiler Free) – Favbookshelf

A Bildungsroman is a literary term describing a formative novel about a protagonist’s psychological and moral growth from their youth into adulthood. Bildungsroman novels are generally written in the first-person and often feature the protagonist’s name directly in the title, such as in Jane Eyre. In this article, we bring you a book review of Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë.


About The Book


Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte book review
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

Title: Jane Eyre

Author: Charlotte Bronte

Genre: Gothic, Bildungsroman, Romance, Historical Fiction

Publisher: Smith, Elder, and Co.

Pages: 536 pages

Goodreads rating: 4.1/5

Jane Eyre follows the story of Jane, a seemingly plain and simple girl who battles through life’s struggles. She is an orphan brought up under her aunt’s hostile care. When Jane joins the Lowood School, she seems to escape a terrible situation only to throw herself into one direr. The conditions are harsh, and when things come apart, Jane forges for herself another escape, this time to be a governess. Her master there is Mr. Edward Rochester. Though Mr. Rochester pursues another – Blanche Ingram: a beauty with whom Jane’s basic features cannot compete – a bond develops between master and governess. Eventually, Mr. Rochester’s affections turn to Jane. But all is not well, a fact that Jane will soon discover. As secrets are revealed, Jane is forced from the house, and it seems there can be no union between her and the man she loves.


Jane Eyre Book Review


Jane Eyre is an empowering, erotic Victorian novel brimming with Gothic tropes. The setting for the novel is in the northern England countryside, in the fictitious villages of Gateshead Hall, Lowood, Millcote, and Moor House during the 19th century. The author has weaved a web of characters in the plot.

Its protagonist Jane is a contentious, honest woman who was brought up in hardship with little love and affection. She grows up to be an independent and bold woman and is certainly far from the submissive woman society preferred at the time. Her character adds a feminist tone to the narration.

“I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will.”

Charlotte Bronte, Jane Eyre

 The story emphasized Jane’s inner self – her strong mind, compassionate heart, and unwavering personality, rather than her appearance. Mr. Rochester was also not handsome by societal standards, but he has unarguably made a place for himself in the readers’ hearts as a classic hero. This trope of Bronte is prominent in the storyline as it sheds light on the fact that Jane and Rochester’s passion for each other is genuine and far more than physical appeal.

The author brilliantly showcases the conflicts between love and independence and conscience and passion in the relationship between Jane and her master, Mr. Rochester. Although Jane knows it is morally wrong and against her conscience to love and seek marriage with Mr. Rochester. However, it isn’t easy to control her passion.

“All my heart is yours, sir: it belongs to you; and with you it would remain, were fate to exile the rest of me from your presence forever.”

Charlotte Bronte, Jane Eyre

The author has remarkably done a pictorial representation of the plot. This book masterfully brings all human emotions, such as happiness, sorrow, anger, fear, hate, and pity, to life. The first-person narrative creates a high degree of intimacy with the character. It also provides an insight into Jane’s mind, which makes understanding her complex character easy.

Through Jane, the author did not let love justify all the mistakes and wrong choices and refused to let it blind her character to everything else that was important for her sense of self-worth. I loved Jane’s character for her unwavering determination to stay true to herself.

“Prejudices, it is well known, are most difficult to eradicate from the heart whose soil has never been loosened or fertilised by education: they grow there, firm as weeds among stones.”

Charlotte Bronte, Jane Eyre

Overall, Jane Eyre is more than just an autobiography or a love story that transcends all boundaries. It is a testament to the power of pure emotion that can be felt through the ages. This book can certainly serve as an inspiration for you to trust your narrative and follow your heart.


Conclusion


Rating: 4.5/5

Recommendation:  Jane Eyre would undeniably make a perfect read for gothic and classic literature fanatics.


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About The Author


Charlotte Bronte
Charlotte Brontë

Charlotte Brontë was born on April 21, 1816, in the village of Thornton, Yorkshire. She was an English novelist and poet, the eldest of the three Brontë sisters who survived into adulthood. Her novels are undeniably classics in English literature. She published her first work in 1846 under the pseudonym of Currer Bell. Although her first novel, The Professor, was rejected by publishers, her second novel, Jane Eyre, was published in 1847 and became her most notable work.



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