The background of Jane Eyre is the early period of Victoria that is filled with unrest, alarm and misery. The new concepts of value struggled with the old ones during that period.
Because of the influence of a certain period, women are unlikely to be independent absolutely at that time. Although Jane Eyre has a strong will to seek equality and freedom, she still cannot be really free under the influence of patriarchy, social class ideology during that period. Her way to achieve independence and equality is so hard. Jane’s story tells modern women that they should be independent and endeavor for their happiness. Every woman has the right to be happy.
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