Jane Eyre is written by famous talented English critical realist woman novelist Charlotte Bronte in 1846. Although having more than 152 years by now, it is popular with lots of people because of the heroine —Jane. Eyre.
As an English idiom goes, “Beauty is but skin-deep”. A person’s great virtue, a noble soul, a beautiful heart can be called as an everlasting beauty. The thesis focuses on the analysis of Jane Eyre’s beauty, on the assumption that more people may act like “Jane” and possess inner beauty. First, it introduces the author Charlotte Bronte and Jane Eyre’ path of life, as well as its historical background of this work. Second, it mainly analyses the characters in Jane Eyre through her life experience in terms of psychology, language, mentality, behavior and so on to reflect the theme. Third, it is about Jane’s love. It express Jane’ longing and pursuit for the most beautiful characteristic of human beings, which enlighten us greatly. Finally, it has a discussion about Jane’s personalities and concludes that Jane is a beautiful feminist.
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Introduction .........................................................1
Ⅰ. Overview of Jane .Eyre ...........................................2
A. Introduction to Charlotte Bronte ..................................2
B. Historical Background............................................. 3
C. Jane Eyre’s Path of Life .........................................3
1. Life in Gatesheed and Lowood Institution ..........................3
2. Tutor in Thornfield Hall ..........................................4
3. Life in Moor House and the Manor House of Ferndean ................5
Ⅱ. Analysis of Main Characters of Jane Eyre......................... 6
A. Self-respect and Pursuit of Freedom and Independence...............6
B. Pursuit of Equality ...............................................8
C. Rebellion Against Injustice and Oppression. .......................10
Ⅲ. Beautiful Personalities of Jane Eyre............................. 12
A. Indomitable Spirit, Magnanimous Character, Wise Mind ..............12
B. Passion and Reason ................................................13
C. Benignancy and Kindheartedness ....................................13
Ⅳ. Jane’s Love .....................................................14
Conclusion ...........................................................16
Acknowledgements .....................................................17
Bibliography .........................................................18
