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Jane Eyre and the Postmodern Era

The novel entitled Jane Eyre written by Charlotte Bronte was first published in 1857.This novel was also published in England and the settings itself takes place in the English countryside. The story begins with Jane's childhood day as an orphan who lives with Reed family who dislikes her in Gateshead Hall. Then, Lowood marks the place where she had her education and met Miss Temple and Helen Burns. As she grows older and excel in her studies, she continued her life as a governess to Adele at Thornfield and falls in love with Mr. Rochester. There are many unexpected events that occurred in her life which then led her to be a stronger woman. Many suggest that Bronte wrote this novel based on her own experience which also portrayed a real life story in the Victorian era. It can be seen from the life of the main character itself, an orphan who struggle for her own life and being oppressed by others because of her status. According to Maggie Berg, the character of Jane is same with others Victorians who was struggling in searching for a new better life in the unstable and complicated world (1987). .
             Next, this paper will be revealed about what aspect that the novel Jane Eyre is still relevant in this Postmodernism era. As stated earlier, this novel has taken place in the nineteenth century. This will make readers of late twentieth century and early twenty first century wonders if the situation that are portrayed in this novel is still relevant to the people in the today's world as the gap of the century itself. There are different opinions on this issue, but so many of them agree that this novel still relevant to be associated with the situation at the moment despite the big differences in terms of age. One of the major reasons to conclude that Jane Eyre is still relevant can refer from the theme of this novel. The theme that has been featured in this novel is still relevant because the theme is universal and still can be used in future.


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