1. Female Relationships and Rivalry in Literature
It is because of this close relationship at the beginning that the breakdown is so upsetting for the reader as we come to know both these characters and identify with their relationship with one another. ... When a stranger visits the house Jane says she felt 'inexpressible relief, a soothing conviction of protection and security' because 'there was a stranger in the room' Bronte uses this descriptive and emotive language to alienate Jane so that the reader feels sympathy for the character and is able to identify with her because we take comfort in our family and friends....
- Word Count: 3018
- Approx Pages: 12
- Grade Level: Undergraduate