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Is “Jane Eyre” a feminist novel?
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Selected thesis
"Jane Eyre" is a feminist novel.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1
Brontë's depiction of Jane's autonomy undermines sexist Victorian views of propriety.
Pro claim 2
The literary devices used to portray Jane undermine Victorian gender roles.
Con claim 1
The novel offers little direct criticism of Victorian gender roles and patriarchy.
Con claim 2
"Jane Eyre" does not live up to modern standards of feminist writing.