ABSTRACT
This paper introduces the novel “Jane • Eyre” and its prototype “Cinderella”, and then a comparative analysis of the two is made by using archetypal criticism, pointing out that the similarities in setting up the figures, the whole story structure, and the fantasy aspects of the plot. After the comparative analysis of the above study, it points out that “Jane • Eyre” surpasses the original version in several aspects. The further analysis is made to enable the readers to have a better understanding of “Cinderella” prototype embodied in the work and thus get a better idea of the origin and development of Cinderella as well.
Keywords：Cinderella archetype Jane • Eyre
Contents
1. Introduction 1
2. Jane Eyre and Cinderella 3
2.1 Jane Eyre 3
2.2 Cinderella 4
2.3 Archetypal criticisms 5
3. Similarities between Jane Eyre and Cinderella. 7
3.1 Characters 7
3.2 Cinderella plot in Jane Eyre 7
3.3 Fantastic plots in two stories 9
4. Transcendences over Cinderella 10
4.1. Coincidental plot. 10
4.2 New image 10
4.3 Jane Eyre: feminized male road-guide 13
5. Conclusion 15
Acknowledgements 16
Reference 17
