Identity Search of Doubly Victimized Jane in Bronte'sJane Eyre
Date
2011
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Central Department of English
Abstract
Thisthesisexplores the struggle of Jane, an orphan child,who is in search of
her existence,identity andautonomy. The present study deals thetext as a manifesto
ofdouble victimizationencountered by female protagonistJane Eyre.Sherejects the
patriarchal valuesin order to assert autonomy, selfhood, and individualidentity,who
despite all the odds heralded in her way never loses hope for a better tomorrow.
Despite all the inhumantreatment to her by the patriarchal society and female them
selves.Shefightsagainst the unjustandvictimizationwith the help ofcompassion
and forgiveness. Her struggle is symbolicfor them.Whoare optimisticallywaiting for
thebettermentof the days ahead.
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English literature, English novel, autonomy