Explain why
Jane Eyre
has been considered one of the first novels to make an
important statement about the equality of the sexes.
What qualities does Jane
possess that would make her a feminist character, and how does she
display these qualities throughout the novel? What theme is Bronte
conveying regarding these qualities?
Be sure to include as a part of your
discussion Jane’s encounters with the male characters in the novel, particularly
John Reed, Mr. Brocklehurst, Edward Rochester, and St. John R