How Jane Eyre is contained by the patriarchal point of view？.pptVIP

How the novel is contained by the patriarchal point of view? Jane Eyre depicts an intelligent and brave woman who has the courage to revolt and strive for equality. try to read Jane Eyre from the feminist perspective. Jane Eyre challenges the traditional patriarchal society. Jane Eyre under Charlotte Bronte’s pen is totally at the opposite side of Patriarchy? Patriarchy affects Charlotte Bronte in an unconscious way. Mr. Rochester male chauvinist Do you agree with me that I have the right to be a little masterful, abrupt, perhaps exacting ...while you have lived quietly with one set of people in one house. (Chapter 14) What makes him think he has the right to command Jane Eyre, merely because he is older than Jane Eyre, or because he has seen more of the world than Jane Eyre has? changeable “I wish you all good-night now,” said he, making a movement of the band towards the door, it token that he was tired of our company, and wished to dismiss us. (Chapter 13) Bertha Mason a monster under Charlotte Brontes pen. Mr. Rochester speaks of Bertha Mason with hate, with vindictive antipathy. “madwoman”, “demon”, “monster”. Charlotte Bronte herself compared her to “clothed hyena”, “lunatic”. Examples: Concealing the madwoman’s neigh- bourhood from you, however, was...that demon’s vicinage is poisoned, and always was. (chapter 27) To England, then, I conveyed her: a fearful voyage I had with such a monster in the vessel. (chapter 27) Examples: A fierce cry seemed to...the clothed hyena rose up, and stood tall on its hind-feet. (chapter 26) Mr. Rochester flung me behind him: the lunatic sprang and grappled his throat viciously. (chapter 26) It is cruel, for she cannot help being mad. Bertha Mason is a classic victim of the patriarchal society. Under Charlotte Bronte’s pen: male chauvinist ;full of energy, decision and will. (chapter 17) Many shortcomings Mr. Rochester has, he still got what he wants in the end.