1. Female Relationships and Rivalry in Literature
All three chosen texts explore these relationships differently; Jane Eyre's close friendship with Helen, Jeanette's amorous tryst with Melanie and the apparent hatred between Tamora and Lavinia. ... Indeed, the full title of the book is "Jane Eyre: An Autobiography" and it is therefore written in first person. ... The relationship between Jane and Helen is often a shelter for the characters, a place away from the rest of the world away from their problems, something that I have noticed across literature that explores female relationships. ... Helen advocates living accordi...
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