Christianity In Jane Eyre Essay
Explore the ways the writer presents relationships between characters in the text you have studied
‘Jane Eyre’ written by Charlotte Bronte is an intense gothic novel which continuously develops the extreme relationships within its characters by using many different techniques, each which creates an intense affect on its audience.
Aunt reeds spiteful attitude towards Jane is a pivotal stage in the development of Jane’s passionate personality. ‘I strove to fulfil every duty yet I was termed naughty’ the use of the word “naughty” suggests that even though Jane tries to obey the commands set by aunt reed she is still oppressed with uncouth remarks. Furthermore Bronte portrays the resentful way Jane is treated by her own family to show why Jane …show more content…
“Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you and despitefully use you’. Charlotte Bronte uses the influence of Christianity to reflect a religious significance towards the development of Jane’s personality. “Observe what Christ says and how he acts, make his word your rule” the use of Christ’s teaching compels Helens character into a much more holy individual in Jane’s life. Bronte engraves Helens thoughts by the teachings of Christianity to show the audience of how composed Helens approach to taming Jane by using religion to impact her life is rather than Mr. Brocklehurst who has a sever and unjust way of spreading the teachings of …show more content…
During the proposal scene, john refers to God as his ‘master’ which displays how devoted he is to obey Gods every command. Bronte has also chosen the name ‘Saint John’ to show the audience how St John has truly committed himself to his religion therefore placing ‘St’ before his name. Overall Bronte uses the language of war to expose how strict and stern St John Rivers is when it comes to his Christian
‘Jane Eyre’ written by Charlotte Bronte is an intense gothic novel which continuously develops the extreme relationships within its characters by using many different techniques, each which creates an intense affect on its audience.
Aunt reeds spiteful attitude towards Jane is a pivotal stage in the development of Jane’s passionate personality. ‘I strove to fulfil every duty yet I was termed naughty’ the use of the word “naughty” suggests that even though Jane tries to obey the commands set by aunt reed she is still oppressed with uncouth remarks. Furthermore Bronte portrays the resentful way Jane is treated by her own family to show why Jane …show more content…
“Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you and despitefully use you’. Charlotte Bronte uses the influence of Christianity to reflect a religious significance towards the development of Jane’s personality. “Observe what Christ says and how he acts, make his word your rule” the use of Christ’s teaching compels Helens character into a much more holy individual in Jane’s life. Bronte engraves Helens thoughts by the teachings of Christianity to show the audience of how composed Helens approach to taming Jane by using religion to impact her life is rather than Mr. Brocklehurst who has a sever and unjust way of spreading the teachings of …show more content…
During the proposal scene, john refers to God as his ‘master’ which displays how devoted he is to obey Gods every command. Bronte has also chosen the name ‘Saint John’ to show the audience how St John has truly committed himself to his religion therefore placing ‘St’ before his name. Overall Bronte uses the language of war to expose how strict and stern St John Rivers is when it comes to his Christian