Essay Topic:

The interpretation of the meaning of what is “to be treated equally” for Jane Eyre.

Essay Questions:

Why is the notion of equality vital for Jane Eyre’s personality?

How does the past of Jane Eyre form for attitude towards being equal to a man?

In what way is Jane Eyre equal to Mr. Rochester?

Thesis Statement:

Jane Eyre wants to be treated as an equal by Edward Rochester and until she does not feel she is “equal” she does not let herself be with him.

The importance of equality in Charlotte Bronte’s “Jane Eyre”.

Introduction: Charlotte Bronte’s “Jane Eyre” is indeed a splendid novel about a girl with a strong character, a well-developed imagination, a girl full of fantasies, dignity and pride. It is a novel about a strong spirit who strivers for justice and follows its principles to the end no matter what happens. Even when it comes to love, Jane Eyre wants to be treated as an equal by Edward Rochester and until she does not feel she is “equal” she does not let herself be with him.

As Jane is pure inside she does not allow herself to be weak and to follow her heart as she knows that the social, economic and moral equality will kill their relationship. On the way to her own happiness Jane has to lean several brutal lessons and she found herself being equal to anyone as long as she feels this way. All the obstacles in Jane Eyre’s life made her confident and free. Jane Eyre’s story is unique as it is the story about a person that does not lose self-respect and dignity notwithstanding any humiliations experienced in her life.

Conclusion: Jane Eyre shows how is possible to keep your head up and be proud being poor or rich, but staying faithful to personal principles and values. Her story is still a problem of the day and a lesson to all modern people that only the internal sensation of being equal can lead a person to a prosperous relationship. Jane Eyre teaches not to dominate but to be mutually complementary.