英语专业毕业论文-简爱中经济因素对女性的桎梏.docVIP

Introduction Charlotte Bronte (1816－1855) is one of the greatest English realistic novelists in the nineteenth century. She is the eldest of the three Bronte sisters whose novels have become enduring classics of English literature. Jane Eyre is the typical work of her, and it ranks as one of the greatest and most perennially popular works of English fiction. In this novel, although the poor but plucky heroine is outwardly of plain appearance, she possesses an indomitable spirit, a sharp wit and great courage. She is forced to battle against the maltreatment of a cruel guardian, a harsh employer and a rigid social order. All of which circumscribe her life and position when she becomes governess to the daughter of the mysterious, sardonic and attractive man—Mr. Rochester. Jane falls in love with Rochester, who is a wealthy man, but her individual spirit blocks her to marry him. And it is not only because she was cheated by Rochester, but also that she is not equal to him. They are in different social classes, and between them there is a huge gap dug by wealth. She cannot accept the kindness of material. It is the shame of her and blasphemy to her self-respect. Jane pursues the equality on economy, personality and social status, which needs serious research on the economic factors in this novel. This thesis aims to make a general study of how the critics abroad and at home comment Jane Eyre from the economic perspective and the influence exerted on Jane by the economic factors. The analysis illustrates the idea that in one way, poverty is a barrier to one’s growth; and in another way, the ability to go beyond material limitations to achieve success is even greater. The significance of this thesis is to encourage people to learn from Jane and fight against one’s fate. It is also a revelation that, to a large extent, personal development cannot be separated from a specific material reality and economic condition. This thesis can be divided into three parts: an introducti