简爱中的女权主义爱情观.docx

1、简爱中的女权主义爱情观The Feminist View of Love in Jane EyreLiu Haifeng Outline1. Introduction 2. The Reasons Why the Feminist View of Love Is Popular 2.1 Background of the Society 2.2 The Authors Experience3. The Development of Jane Eyres Resistance3.1 Outburst Period at Gateshead 3.2 Janes Resistance at Lowo

2、od Institution3.3 Janes Resistance becomes Perfect at Thornfield and Moor House4. Jane Eyres Pursuit of Independence and Freedom 4.1 The Definition of Feminism View 4.2 Jane Begins to Realize the Importance of Independence and Freedom 4.3 Jane Gains Strengths from Her Teacher and Her Friend to Achie

3、ve Her Independence 4.4 Jane Develops Her Independence fully and Enjoys the Pleasure of It 5. Jane Eyres View of Love 5.1 True Love should Be Based on Equality 5.2 The Marriage Pursued by Women must Be Based on True Love6. ConclusionThe Feminist View of Love in Jane EyreLiu HaifengSchool of Foreign

4、Languages, Jinggangshan University, Jian, Jiangxi 343009Supervisor : Wu RongAbstract: Jane Eyre is written by Charlotte Bronte who is the famous English novelist. It successfully presents the first female character in the history of English literature that takes an independent and positive attitude

5、towards love, life, society and religion and dares to struggle and strive for freedom and equality. Because the novel throbs with the heart-beats of its author, both literary critics and the readers have taken great interest in its heroine. Jane Eyre, whose unconventionality is shown in the heroines

6、 pursuit of liberty, equality and independence. This essay attempts to prove Janes feminist view of love through the analysis of her personality. The image of Jane Eyre is brilliant for her rebellious character. She always insists on her principle to fight bravely against the unfair world. She still

7、 tries her best to pursuit freedom, equality, independence and true love. By unremitting efforts, she finally gets dignity, freedom and true love.Key Words: Feminist; Independence; Equality; True love简爱中的女权主义爱情观刘海峰江西吉安井冈山大学指导老师：武蓉摘要：简爱是英国著名小说家夏洛蒂.勃朗特的代表作。它成功的塑造出了第一个在英国文学史上敢于追求真爱，同社会和命运抗争的女权主义形象。因为它不

8、仅触动了作者的心，同时也震撼了文学评论界以及使读者对非传统的女主角产生了极大的兴趣。简爱，她的不平凡的特点表现在对自由，平等以及独立的追求。这篇论文试图对简爱性格的分析来阐述简爱的女权主义爱情观。 简爱，这个正面人物形象主要是她的反抗精神。她坚持自己的原则去不断反抗不公平的社会。她用尽全力去追求自由，平等，独立和真爱。经过坚持不懈的努力她最终获得自尊，自由和真爱。关键词：女权; 独立; 平等; 真爱。1. Introduction Jane Eyre is an image which is written by Charlotte Bronte, who is a great critica

9、l realist in19th century. She has written a lot of works in her life. But Jane Eyre is her famous work. She tries to creat a new image. Followed by that, Jane Eyre comes into being. However, how does the author creat this new image? In some extent, Jane Eyre is a mirror of the author. Charlotte Bron

10、te endows her characters and experience to Jane Eyre. Actually, she writes about herself and express her ideas in her mind. The author aims at awakening womens consciousness to fight against the unjust world. The analyses of Jane Eyres personalities and her attitudes towards love have shown the inde

11、pendence of Janes love. The story has opened a new dimension for women. She leaves great influence in English literature.2. The Reasons Why the Feminist View of Love Is Popular 2.1 Background of the SocietyIn that period, women had a very low social status, especially governess. Governess usually li

12、ved in their masters home and educated children not only in academical fields but also in arts. But governess were always looked down by people in family. Governesses were not treated the same as other family members. In Charlotte Brontes novel, Jane Eyre is a governess. She is often looked down upo

13、n by upper class. It is a mirror that reflects the real of the society. These unfair things had also happened to the author. The novel is written to criticize the society. In that time, Jane Eyre is a feminist work. She dares to love his master Mr.Rochester and fight against the unjust world. She is

14、 brave enough to pursue love. She is a representative of middle-class woman, who fights against fate and longs for basic rights. 2.2 The Authors Experience Charlotte Bronte was born in a poor family. Her father was a poor minister, who graduated from St.Johns college, Cambridge. He taught his childr

15、en. Their mother was a lovely woman and good at expressing her emotions in words. Unfortunately, when Bronte was still young, her mother died. After that, her father became quite. Besides, he became strict to his children. Though the family was poor, Charlotte Bronte and her sisters were sent to acc

16、ept education. After graduating, one of them became a teacher, and the other one was a governess. In 1842, they opened a school. However, happiness was so short. Unfortunate things happened to her. Her two sisters and her brother died. This was a big blow to her, which had a great influence on her a

17、nd her writing career.3. The Development of Jane Eyres Resistance3.1 Outburst Period at GatesheadJane was born as an orphan. She has to lived with the Reeds. After her uncle died, her aunt treats her even worse. Under this background, everyone looks down upon her, even the servant. “Why was I always

18、 suffering, always browbeaten, always accused, for ever condemned? (Bronte, 2002:7) Her reason said,“ unjust, unjust!” ( Bronte 2002:14) A first angry voice bursts out from her deep heart. When Mrs Reed tells Mr Brocklehurst that Jane has had a bad character and a deceitful disposition, Jane defends

19、 that “I am not deceitful: if I were, I should say I loved you; but I declare I do not love you: I dislike you the worst of anybody in the world except John Reed; and this book about the liar, you may give to your girl, Georgiana, for it is she who tells lies, and not I.” (Bronte,2002:48) She can no

20、t accept her aunts imputation. Jane suffers violent treatments from her aunt and cousins, although she does her best to be a good girl but is only in failure in her aunts eyes.Jane fights again and again, but she finally breaks out. Janes behaviors frightens Mrs Reed, because she knows Jane is right

21、. In Gateshead, Janes resistance is expressed step by step. Her behaviors show her courage and determination. Janes fight not only just for treatment, but also for equality. This is the first step of the development of Janes personality.3.2 Janes Resistance at Lowood InstitutionLowood Institution is

22、 a charity school for poor girls. Jane lives here for six years and works here for two years. Her resistance has further development. In fact, it is a hell for girls. Children here are not supplied with enough food. Sometimes they are supplied with bad food. Whats worse, the medical conditions are s

23、o bad that many of them die of illness. The leaders of the institution have no love and sympathy at all. Children have to pray for God and thank for oppressors. Helen, a clever, kind and beautiful girl, receives beats and finally loses her young life. She believes in God. She says to Jane,“ I am sur

24、e there is a future state; I believe God is good; I can resign my immortal part to Him without any misgiving. God is my father; God is my friend: I love Him; I believe He loves me. (Bronte, 2002:121) Just because of her ideas, she has little rebels against that kind of cruel treatment. Her personali

25、ty is the reason of her sad end. But Jane is not like Helen. She is not willing to be treated badly by others. Especially from Helens death, Jane learns that she must fight against this unjust world. Jane is not like Helen. She always rebels. She believes if people are always obedient to those who a

26、re cruel, the wicked would have it all their own way. Whats more, Miss Temple is an independent and kind female. Jane loves and admires her so much that she dreams she will be another Miss Temple one day. From Miss Temples kindness, Jane longs for ideal life. So after Miss Temples leave from Lowood,

27、 she cannot stand isolation. She thinks it is time for her to leave. Jane looks forward to a new form of life. Then she makes an advertisement and gets a job as a governess. It suggests that Janes resistance become maturer.3.3 Janes Resistance Becomes Perfect at Thornfield and Moor House At Thornfie

28、ld, Jane changes her harshness into gentleness and becomes a refined woman with good education. She gets along well with everyone there. Jane is mild to everyone. She patiently teaches Adele, a girl without talent. In such a place, she forgets her pain and misery. Whats more, she learns to be tolera

29、nt to others shortcomings. When she firstly sees Rochester, he is rude to Jane. In spite of his rudeness, she says, “I cannot think of leaving you, sir, at so late an hour, in this solitary lane, till I see you fit to mount your horse. (Bronte, 2002:173) Hearing that Mrs.Reed is dying, she comes bac

30、k soon to Gateshead. Although she once told Mrs. Reed that she would never come back. But finally she forgives her. Although Jane loves Mr.Rochester, she still keeps her mind clear. She dares to say “no to anyone including her master, Mr.Rochester, in order to keep her characters. When she talks wit

31、h Mr.Rochester, she does not avoid saying what she believes and does not care whether Mr.Rochester is happy or not. When Jane knows Mr.Rochesters wife is still alive, she leaves Mr.Rochester without any hesitation. She cannot accept she will be the lover of Mr.Rochester if she still accept him. This

32、 is the climax of Janes resistance. To her, love is not the most important thing. She cannot sacrifice her self-respect to get love. Besides, the fact that Jane refuses to marry St.John can also prove Janes resistance. This period is the perfection of Janes resistance.4. Jane Eyres Pursuit of Independence and Freedom 4.1 The Definition of Feminism ViewFeminism is a collection of social theories, political movements and moral philosophies, which are largely motivated by or concerned with the liberation of women. Feminism means that wome