In Wide Sargasso Sea, Jean Rhys has written a prequel to Jane Eyre. It mainly focuses on Bronte character Bertha, the mad wife who is not given a chance to speak out for herself in Jane Eyre. ... Helen is a contrast character to Jane in the view of the world. ... Unlike Jane, Antoinette became a weak and helpless character that was tormented by others. ... This is a very different kind of feminism from Jane Eyre. ...

• Word Count: 4886
• Approx Pages: 20
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School