Jane Eyre Stylistic Analysis

Jane Eyre, written by Charlotte Bronte, is no ordinary Gothic-Romantic novel; it is a complex combination of the different elements from age-old stories that tug on the reader’s heartstrings. Since it was published in 1847, the book still creates buzz-worthy news and continues to baffle and amaze its readers. Although the book may seem complex, taking into consideration its symbolisms and vocabulary, but the heart and soul of this novel is the love and deceit between Jane and Mr. Rochester. The novel is truly one-of-a-kind because not only does it still remain to be an influential feminist text, but it also encompasses the moral and social issues that they experienced, which is something that we also understand. The book was also able to cover a wide range of topics, which showed

Charlotte Bronte could have shortened the novel, as to avoid dragging and dull chapters. While these pauses and lulls may add to the dramatic effect and could help in sustaining the suspense, I still believe that it is not that necessary. Another weakness of this novel is that the language and literary techniques used would be difficult to understand for young readers. But on a positive note, the book is still very timely, despite it being published in 1847; the values and messages can still be used today. Jane Eyre’s experiences are also very realistic; some of these, we encounter every day. The way Charlotte Bronte wrote the romantic side of the novel also took on a realistic approach. She was able to show how a real courtship happens, unlike our usual fairytales. Yet, the book was still able to capture the magic and wonder that we experience when we read our childhood classics like Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty. The narration of Jane Eyre’s love life put emphasis on the ups and downs that would happen in real life. Jane Eyre was able to capture and explain the harsh reality that true worth is based on character and not on social