Jane Eyre Novel
by Charlotte Bronte
An abused and misunderstood child, Jane is sent away to a boarding school where she matures to womanhood. When she accepts the position of governess, Jane hopes to find a new life, but she is unprepared for the mysteries of Thornefield Hall.
Barbara's Notes: Elements of good writing abound including foreshadowing; concrete, concise writing and an interwoven plot. It is an intense, introspective work--appropriate to add to your studies of British literature. (Grades 11, 12)
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Book Summary — 433 pages
Book Category — Classic
Theme — Patience, virtue
Setting — England, 1800s
Novel Study Highlights — 7 units
Spelling-Vocabulary — Difficult
Critical Thinking — Difficult
Biblical Focus — Perseverance
Related Studies — Christian character, England in the 1800s, boarding schools, governesses
Focus — Characterization, setting, summarizing, rewriting, reciting, outlining
