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Jane Eyre, is constantly being pushed towards being subversive, something that characterized the women of the Victorian era. However, Jane uses her strength of mind and character, qualities that most Victorian women were oblivious to, to fight for her personal freedom and attain what she most desires; equality and independence in society.
Jane Eyre tells the story of a woman progressing on the path of acceptance. Throughout her journey, Jane encounters many obstacles to her intelligence. Male dominance proves to be the biggest obstruction at each stop of Jane's journey: Gateshead Hall, Lowood Institution, Thornfield Manor, Moor House, and Ferndean Manor. As she grows, though, Jane slowly learns how to understand and control repression.
Jane's journey begins at Gateshead Hall. Mrs. Reed, Jane's aunt and guardian, serves as the biased arbitrator of the rivalries that constantly occur between Jane and John Reed. John emerges as the dominant male figure at Gateshead. He insists......

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