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Before “Strong Female Characters,” There Was Jane Eyre

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December 2025

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Charlotte Brontë

Synopsis from bbc.co.uk

Jane Eyre is a novel written by Charlotte BrontĂ« in 1847. The novel follows the story of Jane, a seemingly plain and simple girl as she battles through life’s struggles. Jane has many obstacles in her life – her cruel and abusive Aunt Reed, the grim conditions at Lowood school, her love for Rochester and Rochester’s marriage to Bertha. However, Jane overcomes these obstacles through her determination, sharp wit and courage. The novel ends with Jane married to Rochester with children of their own.

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