Topic Notes

• Short Note on Thornfield HallDescribe Thornfield Hall. [NU: 2015] ‘Thornfield Hall’ is the great house in Charlotte Brontë’s (1816–1855) “Jane Eyre” (1847). It is the home of Mr. Rochester. Jane works there as a governess. Thornfield is a place[Expand...]
• Short Note on the Red RoomThe Red Room The Red Room in Charlotte Brontë's (1816-1855) novel "Jane Eyre," published in 1847, is a significant and haunting room that plays a pivotal role in the story. It serves as a symbol[Expand...]
• Short Note on Helen Burns in Lowood SchoolHelen Burns in Lowood School Helen Burns is a significant character in Charlotte Brontë's classic novel, "Jane Eyre." She plays a necessary role in Jane's life at Lowood School. Helen Burns is Jane's first friend[Expand...]
• Rochester's Proposal to JaneMr. Rochester's Proposal to Jane Mr. Rochester's proposal to Jane Eyre in Charlotte Brontë's classic novel "Jane Eyre" is a key and emotionally charged moment in the story. It takes place in Chapter 23 of[Expand...]
• Jane Eyre as a Gothic NovelJane Eyre as a Gothic Novel A Gothic novel is a type of novel that combines mystery, horror, and romance. It usually has ghosts, old castles, dark passages, madness, and secrets. The mood is full[Expand...]
• "I desired liberty; for liberty I gasped" - ExplainI desired liberty; for liberty I gasped; for liberty I uttered a prayer; it seemed scattered on the wind then faintly blowing. In "Jane Eyre," the protagonist, Jane Eyre, expresses her intense longing for freedom[Expand...]
• "She was very showy, but she was not genuine:" - ExplainShe was very showy, but she was not genuine: she had a fine person, many brilliant attainments; but her mind was poor, her heart barren by nature. These lines are from Charlotte Brontë's novel "Jane[Expand...]
• Autobiographical Elements in Jane EyreBring out the autobiographical elements in Charlotte Brontë’s “Jane Eyre.”  [NU: 2010, 14, 16, 20, 22] ★★★ Charlotte Brontë (1816–1855) published Jane Eyre in 1847. It is not a direct life story, but it has[Expand...]
• "Every atom of your flesh is as dear as to my own," - ExplainEvery atom of your flesh is as dear as to my own, in pain and sickness it would still be dear. "Every atom of your flesh is as dear as to my own, in pain[Expand...]
• Jane Eyre as an Unconventional or Untraditional NovelIn what sense is “Jane Eyre” an unconventional novel? Discuss.  [NU: 2016, 19] Charlotte Brontë (1816–1855) published Jane Eyre in 1847. The novel was unusual for Victorian times. It broke many traditions of love stories[Expand...]
• Sketch the character of Jane EyreSketch the character of Jane Eyre.  Or, Point out the ups and downs of Jane Eyre’s life in the novel "Jane Eyre".   "Jane Eyre" (1847) is a classic novel written by Charlotte Bronte (1816-1855),[Expand...]
• Dramatic significance of the Red Room episodeDiscuss the dramatic significance of the Red Room episode. The Red Room episode holds significant dramatic importance in the classic novel "Jane Eyre" (1847) written by Charlotte Bronte (1816-1855). This pivotal moment in the story[Expand...]
• Jane Eyre is an Anti-Romantic Novel with a Romantic Ending"Jane Eyre" is an anti-romantic novel with a romantic ending.   "Jane Eyre" (1847) is a classic novel written by Charlotte Bronte (1816-1855), which follows the life of its protagonist, Jane Eyre. The story of[Expand...]
• Condition of Women in Jane EyreWhat was the condition of women reflected in the novel "Jane Eyre"?   Charlotte Bronte (1816-1855) is an influential literary genius in the history of English literature. Her autobiographical novel "Jane Eyre" (1847) portrays the[Expand...]
• How does Mr. Brocklehurst ill-treat Jane at Lowood SchoolHow does Mr. Brocklehurst ill-treat Jane at Lowood school?  [NU: 2016, 17, 19, 22] ★★★ Charlotte Brontë in “Jane Eyre” (1847) shows the cruelty of Victorian schools. At Lowood, Jane suffers under Mr. Brocklehurst. He[Expand...]
• How did Jane save Mr. Rochester's life from Fire IncidentHow did Jane save Mr. Rochester’s life?  [NU: 2013, 17, 20] ★★★ In “Jane Eyre” (1847), Charlotte Brontë (1816–1855) presents Jane as a woman of courage and loyalty. One night, at Thornfield Hall, Mr. Rochester’s[Expand...]
• Short Note on Lowood SchoolWrite a short note on Lowood School.  [NU: 2014, 18, 20] ★★★ Charlotte Brontë (1816–1855) in “Jane Eyre” (1847) gives a strong picture of Lowood School. It is a charity school for poor girls. Life[Expand...]
• Why does Jane come back to Mr. RochesterWhy does Jane come back to Mr. Rochester and marry him at last?   In Charlotte Bronte's novel "Jane Eyre," Jane returns to Mr. Rochester and eventually marries him for several reasons: Love and Spiritual[Expand...]
• What happened to Jane in the Red RoomDescribe the red room. What happened to Jane in the Red Room? Charlotte Brontë (1816–1855) in “Jane Eyre” (1847) uses the Red Room as one of the strongest symbols in the novel. It is the[Expand...]
• How was Jane treated in the Reed FamilyHow was Jane Treated in the Reed family?   Jane Eyre, the protagonist from Charlotte Brontë's novel "Jane Eyre," was mistreated by the Reed family. Jane was an orphan. Her Uncle Reed took her in.[Expand...]
• Elucidate Charlotte Brontë’s statement of childhood in Jane EyreElucidate Charlotte Brontë’s statement of childhood in Jane Eyre. Charlotte Brontë (1816–1855) gives a very powerful picture of childhood in “Jane Eyre” (1847). She shows the life of a poor, orphaned child in a hard[Expand...]
• How does the relationship between Jane and RochesterHow does the relationship between Jane and Rochester develop throughout the novel Jane Eyre? Charlotte Brontë’s (1816-1855) Jane Eyre (1847) is not only the story of a young woman’s search for freedom and self-respect. It[Expand...]
• Describe Mr. Rochester’s proposal to JaneDescribe Mr. Rochester’s proposal to Jane. Why couldn’t their marriage take place at first?  [NU: 2016, 21] ★★★ Charlotte Brontë (1816–1855) in “Jane Eyre” (1847) gives a very touching love story. The proposal scene at[Expand...]
• How does Helen Burns influence Jane’s understanding of religion?How does Helen Burns influence Jane’s understanding of religion? [NU: 2022] Charlotte Brontë (1816–1855) in “Jane Eyre” (1847) gives a very touching picture of friendship. At Lowood School, Jane meets Helen Burns. Helen is calm,[Expand...]
• Why does Jane return to Mr. Rochester and marry him? Why does Jane return to Mr. Rochester and marry him?  [NU: 2015] Charlotte Brontë (1816–1855) in “Jane Eyre” (1847) shows a love full of struggle. Jane leaves Rochester to protect her self-respect. But her heart[Expand...]
• Charlotte’s treatment of childhood in “Jane Eyre.”Write a note on Charlotte’s treatment of childhood in “Jane Eyre.” [NU: 2013, 15, 22] ★★★ Charlotte Brontë (1816–1855) gives a very powerful picture of childhood in “Jane Eyre” (1847). She shows the life of[Expand...]
• Discuss the ups and downs of Jane Eyre’s life. Discuss the ups and downs of Jane Eyre’s life.  [NU: 2017, 19] Charlotte Brontë (1816–1855) in Jane Eyre (1847) tells the moving story of a poor, orphaned girl. Jane’s life is a journey of suffering[Expand...]
• What was the condition of women as you find in the novel “Jane Eyre?”What was the condition of women as you find in the novel “Jane Eyre?” [NU: 2018, 21] ★★★ Charlotte Brontë (1816–1855) in Jane Eyre (1847) gives a strong picture of the condition of women in[Expand...]