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MÜƏLLİM: İSRAFİLOVA GÜLMAR

MÖVZU: JANE EYER , CHARLOTTE BRONTË

BAKI – 2024
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JANE EYER

1. Interesting Phrases and Idioms

1. “I am no bird; and no net ensnares me.”

• Meaning: Jane asserts her independence and refusal to be trapped by

societal expectations.

• Comparison: Similar to “Free as a bird,” but with a more defiant tone,

emphasizing personal agency.

2. “Prejudices, it is well known, are most difficult to eradicate from the

heart whose soil has never been loosened or fertilized by education.”

• Meaning: Prejudice thrives in ignorance, and education is essential to

change minds.

• Comparison: Similar to “Ignorance is the root of all evil,” highlighting

how lack of knowledge breeds bias.

3. “Better to be without logic than without feeling.”

• Meaning: Emphasizes the value of emotions over cold rationality in

life and decisions.

• Comparison: Related to “Follow your heart,” which suggests

prioritizing feelings over reason.

4. “A loving eye is all the charm needed.”

• Meaning: True beauty lies in the way someone sees and appreciates
you.
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• Comparison: Similar to “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” where

beauty depends on perspective.

5. “Every good, true, vigorous feeling I have gathers impulsively round

him.”

• Meaning: Describes Jane’s deep and genuine emotional connection to

Rochester.

• Comparison: Related to “My heart skips a beat,” conveying intense

romantic feelings.

6. “I would always rather be happy than dignified.”

• Meaning: Jane prioritizes happiness over appearances or societal

expectations.

• Comparison: Similar to “Live for yourself, not for others,”

emphasizing personal fulfillment.

7. “Even for me life had its gleams of sunshine.”

• Meaning: Even amidst hardships, there are moments of happiness and

hope.

• Comparison: Related to “Every cloud has a silver lining,” where

difficult times also bring good.

8. “Conventionality is not morality. Self-righteousness is not religion.”

• Meaning: Challenges societal norms and false displays of virtue,

advocating for true morality.

• Comparison: Similar to “Actions speak louder than words,” focusing

on genuine deeds over appearances.
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9. “The soul, fortunately, has an interpreter – often an unconscious but

still a faithful interpreter – in the eye.”

• Meaning: A person’s emotions and truth are often revealed through

their eyes.

• Comparison: Related to “The eyes are the window to the soul,” which
emphasizes how eyes express inner feelings.

10. “You have a very bad disposition, and one to this day I feel it
impossible to understand.”

• Meaning: Reflects Jane’s blunt honesty when addressing others’

flaws.

• Comparison: Similar to “Calling a spade a spade,” where someone

speaks openly without sugarcoating.

11. “The shadows are as important as the light.”

• Meaning: Darkness and hardship are as necessary as joy to create a

complete life.

• Comparison: Similar to “You can’t have a rainbow without the rain,”

emphasizing growth through challenges.

12. “My spirit is willing to do what is right, and my flesh is strong enough
to carry out the resolution.”

• Meaning: Jane’s determination and strength of will to do what she

believes is morally correct.

• Comparison: Related to “Where there’s a will, there’s a way,”

showing perseverance.
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13. “It is not violence that best overcomes hate—nor vengeance that most
certainly heals injury.”

• Meaning: Forgiveness and understanding are more powerful than

anger and revenge.

• Comparison: Similar to “Kill them with kindness,” where gentleness

conquers animosity.

14. “Gentle reader, may you never feel what I then felt!”

• Meaning: A direct appeal to the reader, expressing Jane’s hope they

never experience her pain.

• Comparison: Related to “Learn from my mistakes,” urging others to

avoid the same suffering.

15. “What necessity is there to dwell on the Past, when the Present is so
much surer—the Future so much brighter?”

• Meaning: Focus on the present and future rather than dwelling on past
mistakes.

• Comparison: Similar to “Don’t cry over spilled milk,” which

encourages moving forward.

16. “Reader, I married him.”

• Meaning: This iconic phrase breaks the fourth wall to reveal the
culmination of Jane’s love story.

• Comparison: It stands alone as a unique literary device, signaling

Jane’s ownership of her narrative.

17. “Do you think I am an automaton? – a machine without feelings?”

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• Meaning: Jane demands acknowledgment of her emotions and

humanity.

• Comparison: Similar to “I’m only human,” emphasizing emotional

vulnerability.

18. “I scorn your idea of love.”

• Meaning: Jane rejects superficial or selfish notions of love, valuing

sincerity.

• Comparison: Related to “True love knows no bounds,” which

prioritizes genuine connection over conditions.

19. “Something of vengeance I had tasted for the first time.”

• Meaning: Jane briefly experiences the satisfaction of retribution but

recognizes its emptiness.

• Comparison: Related to “Revenge is sweet,” though in Jane’s case, it

is bittersweet and fleeting.

20. “Remorse is the poison of life.”

• Meaning: Dwelling on guilt can be destructive and prevent personal

growth.

• Comparison: Similar to “Guilt is a heavy burden,” focusing on the

negative effects of regret.

2. Favorite Character

. **Favorite Character in *Jane Eyre***

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In Charlotte Brontë’s *Jane Eyre*, my favorite character is undoubtedly

**Jane Eyre** herself, the protagonist of this classic novel. Jane is an
extraordinary literary figure, and what sets her apart is her strong moral compass,
resilience, and independence. Throughout the novel, she faces hardship, loneliness,
and injustice, yet she always remains true to herself. Jane’s character demonstrates
strength in the face of adversity, which makes her deeply inspiring.

From the very beginning, Jane’s life is filled with challenges. As an orphan
living with her cruel aunt, Mrs. Reed, and her spiteful cousins, Jane learns to
endure hardship at an early age. Her experiences at Gateshead are particularly
moving because of her courage and refusal to remain silent when she faces
mistreatment. Jane’s sharp wit and refusal to be belittled demonstrate her
determination to preserve her self-respect. This early glimpse of her fiery
personality establishes Jane as a character who values integrity above all else.

One of the aspects I admire most about Jane Eyre is her strong sense of
justice. When she is sent to Lowood School, a harsh and oppressive environment,
she continues to endure suffering but does not allow it to break her spirit. Jane
befriends Helen Burns, a gentle and kind girl who teaches her about forgiveness.
However, Jane never abandons her belief that wrongdoers must be held
accountable. This balance between resilience and standing up for herself is a
defining aspect of Jane’s personality.

Jane’s relationship with Mr. Rochester is another pivotal part of her character
development. Although she loves Rochester deeply, she refuses to compromise her
values or self-worth for the sake of her love. When she discovers Rochester’s
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secret about his wife, Bertha Mason, Jane chooses to leave Thornfield rather than
stay in a relationship that would violate her principles. This decision is significant
because it shows that Jane values herself as an independent and moral individual.
Her strength to walk away from comfort and love for the sake of her integrity is a
testament to her courage.

What makes Jane especially admirable is her commitment to her personal

growth and independence. Even when she later inherits money and gains financial
security, she remains humble and true to herself. Jane’s journey comes full circle
when she returns to Mr. Rochester, not as a dependent figure but as an equal. By
this point, Jane has achieved personal freedom and happiness on her own terms.
This equality is important because it reflects Jane’s belief in mutual respect in
relationships.

Jane Eyre’s character is remarkable because she embodies resilience, self-

respect, and unwavering morality. In a time when women were often denied
independence, Jane challenges societal norms and demands to be seen as an equal.
Her strength, kindness, and determination make her a timeless and inspiring
heroine.

3. Write a Summary (Plot of the Novel)

Jane Eyre is a powerful tale of love, independence, and personal growth,

following the life of its protagonist, Jane Eyre, from her troubled childhood to her
ultimate happiness.

The novel begins with Jane’s early life as an orphan raised by her cruel aunt,
Mrs. Reed, at Gateshead Hall. Jane suffers physical and emotional abuse but
refuses to submit to her tormentors. Her strong will leads Mrs. Reed to send her
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away to Lowood School, a charity institution with harsh conditions. At Lowood,

Jane experiences both suffering and personal growth. She befriends Helen Burns, a
kind and devout girl whose death profoundly impacts Jane. Over time, Jane excels
in her studies and becomes a teacher at Lowood.

Seeking a new life, Jane takes a position as a governess at Thornfield Hall,

where she meets the enigmatic Mr. Rochester. Despite their differences in age and
social status, Jane and Rochester develop a deep and complicated bond. He
proposes to her, but their wedding day is interrupted by the revelation that
Rochester is already married to Bertha Mason, a woman suffering from severe
mental illness who is kept hidden in the attic of Thornfield.

Devastated by this discovery, Jane chooses to leave Thornfield, valuing her

integrity above her love for Rochester. She wanders, destitute, before being taken
in by the Rivers family. Jane discovers that she is related to the Rivers siblings and
has inherited a fortune from a deceased uncle. With financial independence, Jane
feels empowered to make her own choices. She rejects a marriage proposal from
St. John Rivers, who seeks a companion for his missionary work rather than a true
partner.

Jane ultimately returns to Thornfield to find it destroyed by a fire set by

Bertha, who perished in the flames. Rochester, now blind and physically injured,
has been humbled by his experiences. Jane and Rochester reconcile, and their
marriage is built on mutual respect and equality. The novel concludes with Jane
finding happiness, having remained true to herself and her principles.

4. If You Were the Author, What Moment of the Novel Would You
Change?

If I were the author of *Jane Eyre*, I would change the moment when
Jane discovers Mr. Rochester's secret—the existence of his wife, Bertha
Mason—on their wedding day. While the revelation is crucial to the
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novel's plot and themes of morality and independence, I would have

preferred for Jane to discover the truth gradually rather than all at once.
For example, Jane might notice hints of Rochester's secret earlier, such as
odd behaviors or conversations with Grace Poole, creating a deeper sense
of mystery and tension.

This change would allow Jane’s emotional journey to develop more

gradually, and it could also give her more agency in piecing together
Rochester’s past before being blindsided. It would emphasize Jane's
intelligence and intuition, making her decision to leave Rochester an even
more deliberate and empowered act.

5. Task for the Audience (Questions)

1. **Do you think Jane made the right decision in leaving Mr. Rochester
after discovering his marriage to Bertha Mason? Why or why not?**

2. **How does the character of Bertha Mason influence your perception of

Mr. Rochester? Does it make him more sympathetic or more flawed?**

3. **If Jane had accepted St. John Rivers' marriage proposal, how do
you think her life would have turned out? Would she have been happy?
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4. **Charlotte Brontë wrote *Jane Eyre* during a time when women had
limited independence. How does Jane challenge or conform to the
expectations of women in the 19th century?**

5. **The novel deals with themes of morality, love, and social class.
Which theme resonated with you the most, and why?**