the value of jane eyre as literature by alejandra, allyana, michelle and sarah

THE VALUE OF JANE EYRE AS LITERATURE

By Alejandra, Allyana, Michelle and Sarah

Realism: written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit.

• Superior

• Lasting

• Artistic merit

Are fundamental to the concept of the value of Jane Eyre,

hence the novel is a classic and prestigious example of

the literary canon. These are characteristics essential in

order to understand why Jane Eyre, in particular

resonates with different audiences of different contexts.

• Explored the reformation of literature that introduced

“Realist Novel”

A REALIST NOVEL?

A type of literature used in journalistic techniques

where:

Stories expressed real life with facts and general

stereotypes of human nature

Stories where about “the common man” (lower

class higher status)

VALUE OF JANE EYRE

 The value of Jane Eyre as literature has been

influenced by the concept of realism which gives it

its superior, lasting artistic merit.

GOTHIC LITERATURE

Gothic literature involves the supernatural or promise of the

supernatural

Jane Eyre contains elements of Gothic literature very popular

genre in 18th and early 19th century:

- The mystery surrounding Mr. Rochester

- Mysterious and eerie setting of novel

The Gothic genre as evident in Jane Eyre, challenges the readers to

consider what may be real and not real, which ultimately, adds to the

value and significance of the novel in the literary world.

THE GUARDIAN

“Charlotte Bronte had found a way to mesmerise

the reader through a intensely private communion

with her audience. We, the author and Jane Eyre

become one”

“The Victorian novel that cast a spell over its

generation”