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