Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Is Jane Eyre a Bildungsroman novel?
There are many themes presented throughout Jane Eyre including courtship and whether or not the book is autobiographical. But all these themes tie into a larger theme which is coming of age. Not only does the book follow most of Jane's younger, it shows her journey with maturity in love and self-worth. The book begins with Jane as a child who is ignorant and doesn't understand most of what is happening in the world or why it's happened. But as the book continues, Jane starts to mature both physically and psychologically. She experiences things as a child that ultimately help and prepare her for her life but we don't see this until later in the book.
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Yes I do believe that Jane Eyre is a Bildungsroman novel. Often times in the book we see Jane reflecting on herself. This can include her past or even her future with Mr.Rochester. The common theme in her reflections is finding what she must do in order to remain true to her self and become more experienced in the troubling world she lives in.
ReplyDeleteI agree, I think that the book is mainly about Jane discovering herself and seeing the different changes she experiences. Readers see how Jane reacts or handles situations based on her past experiences but as well as see her react because of her thoughts of the future. Her past influences her present decisions and future decisions. We see her go from childish thoughts and feelings to mature adult thoughts and feelings.
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