Jane Eyre - A*/Grade 9 Level Perceptive Whole Novel Reflections

Suitable for A Level and GCSE, these are sophisticated and perceptive reflections on the novel, including in-depth, detailed, concise and full mark responses to questions such as:

• Track Bronte’s imagery of nature, the seasons and the weather. How and why is this so significant to our understanding of the novel?
• Consider the similarities between Jane and Bertha (consider their natures, their close proximities in the house, Rochester’s description of them both). Why does Bronte do this?
• Consider the similarities and/or differences between Jane and other women in the novel. Why does Bronte include these women? What does it add to our understanding of Jane’s character?
• Consider the significance of setting in the novel: Gateshead, Lowood, Thornfield, Moor House, Ferndean. What does this add to our understanding of Jane’s journey: physical, emotional, psychological?
• Consider the presentation of men in the novel. How do they compare with Rochester? What does this add to our understanding of his character/Jane’s perspective of his character and the nature of their eventual marriage.
• Consider Bronte’s final view on marriage? What does she want the reader to consider? What does this reveal about shifting attitudes in society at the time?
• In what ways is Jane Eyre a reflection of Bronte herself? What does this add to her narrative for the reader?

Including relevant contextual references where apt.