1. Jane Eyre By: Madeleine Tyma

2. Author Gothic Literature Plot Themes Helen and Jane TABLE OF CONTENTS

3. Written by Charlotte Bronte There are theories that it was loosely based on her life. Charlotte Bronte had sisters that also were writers, her sister Emily Bronte wrote “Wuthering Heights” still popular. AUTHOR

4. Jane Eyre has elements of gothic literature. In the book Jane also reads books that are considered Gothic Gothic lit is dark, gloomy, dramatic and implements elements of superstition and big castles. GOTHIC LITERATURE

5. The book goes through her whole life Begins when she is an orphan living with her aunt my marriage. Goes all the way through to her adult life after being a governess. PLOT

6. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder Return good for evil Love your enemies and turn the other cheek if they hurt you. THEMES

7. Schooling at the time included very cruel punishment Helen believes in taking the punishment with grace Jane believes she should fight back Which would you choose? HELEN AND JANE

8. PBS special on Jane Eyre: Jane Eyre PBS Special FOR MORE: