Subaltern Voice in Jane Eyre: A Study in woman's Struggle for Equality

Abstract

Aims: The paper is a modest attempt at woman’s struggle for equality as depicted in Jane Eyre. A novel is the most powerful tool to express one's feelings and reactions using imagination brimming with reality. During the Victorian days, a number of novelists expressed social, economical and political realities of the time. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte is an empowering Victorian novel brimming with Gothic tropes and explosive energy. The novel tries to empower women maintaining morality and dignity.

Methodology and Approach: The paper aims to realize women’s potential to gain their rights to in male-dominated society. Initially, the novel is a love story. But the way Jane struggles to get what she desires is really very appealing.

Outcome: The novel is clearly a petition for the equal rights of women. Jane is a character of strong faith and determination. The novel is also read as a feminist tract. Jane's character reveals that life can only be satisfying when lived fully and on one's terms. Jane represents women who are desirous of getting their own way in life.

Conclusion: Finally, it is clear that Charlotte Bronte depicted the masculine subjugation of women and the prejudices associated with it in her book. In the book, women were raised exclusively to perform household tasks. Their gender and class distinguished them as oppressed women against oppressor men. Charlotte Bronte depicted the masculine subjugation of women and the prejudices associated with it in her book. In the book, women were raised exclusively to perform household tasks. Their gender and class distinguished them as oppressed women against oppressor men.