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Friday, October 14, 2011
Jane Eyre Essay Topic
For my essay I am going to write about the similarities and differences between Rochester and St. John. The two most prominent male figures in this book that both have feelings for Jane. The two men have their many differences such as religion, social standings and morals. Yet if you look deeper there are still similarities. Rochester is a more selfish man who wants a skip out on his wife and move to Italy. St. John also wants Jane for his own, but wants to do it in a more constructing less sleazy way. I want to go through the book and depict every scene that Rochester and St. John do things completely opposite and when they don't differ much at all.
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Kyle,
ReplyDeleteI really like that you've zeroed in on a discrete feature of the novel (a 'compare and contrast' approach). This should work well. Start by listing all the similarities and differences in these two characters. Go back and review the actual description of them in the text, re-consider what they say and do (and how Jane responds). Once you've done this, begin to consider what larger idea that Bronte is using the contrast between these two characters to portray (the need for equality in relationships, different approaches to God, inner versus outer beauty, etc.). This has the makings of an good analysis. I look forward to reading your first draft!
Kyle,
ReplyDeletewe both had the same idea. and i personally think it is a geat one. so keep on listing the similarities and i think this paper will be very very good!
Kyle,
ReplyDeleteThis is a really good idea. I feel that to make this essay reach its full potential you need to have MANY refrences to specific scenes in order to have the text back up your idea. Definitly list the similarities and differences as Lavender and Hannah suggested.