Lecture Notes on Jane Eyre

Flashcards highlighting key vocabulary and concepts related to Jane Eyre and its Victorian context.

Victorian Context

A period marked by nationalism and optimism, characterized by industrial wealth, class conflict, and social unrest.

Proto-feminist text

A text that expresses early feminist ideas, challenging traditional gender roles and advocating for women's rights.

Angel in the House

A Victorian ideal which portrays women as devoted and self-sacrificing, responsible for maintaining the moral integrity of the home.

Helen Burns

A character who influences Jane Eyre by helping her control her passion and temper.

Anxiety of authorship

The fear or anxiety felt by women writers in the 19th century regarding their roles as both women and authors, often leading to repression of expression.

The Woman Question

The early feminist movement advocating for women's rights and equality in various social and political realms.

Madwoman in the Attic

A metaphor used to describe the struggles of women writers in the 19th century, represented in characters like Bertha in 'Jane Eyre'.

Chartism

A working-class movement for social and political reform during the Victorian era, reflected in the themes of 'Jane Eyre'.

Rebellion against authority

A central theme in 'Jane Eyre', where the protagonist defies social and familial constraints.

Submission and rebellion

Key themes in 'Jane Eyre' depicting the protagonist's struggle between societal expectations and personal desires.