英語論文89002：一位堅(jiān)強(qiáng)獨(dú)立的女性——簡_愛

1、英語畢業(yè)論文 一位堅(jiān)強(qiáng)獨(dú)立的女性一位堅(jiān)強(qiáng)獨(dú)立的女性簡簡愛愛AbstractJane Eyre is the novel written by Charlotte Bronte according to her ownexperiences. And it is the most famous works of hers. In this novel, the author shapes a tough and independent woman who pursues true love and equality, and is a good example of all women.Jane

2、 Eyre is an orphan, and is ill-treated as a little girl. She strives for her life, which makes her tough character and strong self-respect. Because of her childhoods life environment, she learns how to live. Also just for her growing experiences, it creates her strong personality, beautiful ideal an

3、d wisdom. Jane Eyre is a special image out of ordinary. She makes a life by herself, dares to express her own idea. Under the pressure of life, she always maintains her self-respect by hard work, intelligence and her tough individualism. She never gives in on her way. Though she has little figure, J

4、ane Eyre is huge in soul. She pursues true love and is loyal and steadfast to her beloved man. Her kindness, intelligence, and independence attract the hero. At last she gets a perfect love.Key WordsJane Eyre; toughness; independence 摘要簡愛是夏洛蒂勃朗特根據(jù)自身經(jīng)歷而寫的一部小說， 也是她的成名作。小說塑造的是一位堅(jiān)強(qiáng)獨(dú)立的女性，她追求真愛，平等，是女性的楷模。

5、簡愛是個(gè)孤兒，從小受盡凌辱，但從不為生活所屈服，她有著堅(jiān)強(qiáng)的人格和尊嚴(yán)。在幼時(shí)惡劣的生存環(huán)境中，她學(xué)會(huì)了如何生存。也正是她的成長經(jīng)歷，造就了她獨(dú)立的人格、進(jìn)取的精神和美好的理想。簡愛是一位與眾不同的小說人物，她只能靠自己生活，敢于表達(dá)自己的思想。在世俗的壓力下，她憑借努力工作，聰明智慧和倔強(qiáng)的個(gè)性，始終保持著自己的尊嚴(yán)。在她的生活道路上，從來不屈服。雖然她身材矮小，但是靈魂高大。簡愛勇于追求真愛并對(duì)所愛的人忠貞不渝。她的善良、聰明、獨(dú)立深深地吸引著男主人公，最終獲得一份完美的愛情。關(guān)鍵詞簡愛；獨(dú)立；堅(jiān)強(qiáng) IntroductionJane Eyre is the typical works of

6、 Charlotte Bronte. It has high appraisal in literature history. The novel narrates Jane Eyres life experiences from an orphan to an independent woman. She was unfortunate when she was born, because she lost her parents and was sent to her aunts family, where she was heartlessly treated. Jane Eyre is

7、 little, ugly, timid, and is a “l(fā)ittle thing” having no clear identity. All the power presses her, strangles her personality. But Jane Eyre is not destroyed by the ugly fact, and she is not over-whelmed by difficulties. On the contrary, she learns how to live and how to be strong. And she has the co

8、urage to struggle with the pressure. Jane Eyre cuts a completely new woman image. She represents those middle-英語畢業(yè)論文 iclass working women who are struggling for recognition of their basic right and equality as a human being.Jane Eyres love is the other aspect this paper will talk about. She is very

9、poor, so she has nothing except the power of individual spirit. In her view, love must be based on mutual understanding and equality. Love is not only acquaintance, but also it needs equality. She cannot accept the kindness of martial. It is the shame for her and blasphemy to her self-respect. It is

10、 necessary that it have self-respect for love. Jane Eyres departure doesnt deny her sincere love, but deny the inequality of marriage, and the dependence after marriage. In addition to love, Jane Eyre pursues the equality on economy, personality and social status. She believes in equality between me

11、n and women. This paper, firstly, talks about the author and the general idea about Jane Eyre briefly. Secondly, the most important part in this thesis, it mainly analyzes the character of Jane Eyre from the following aspects: (1) self-respect and confidence of Jane Eyre; (2) Jane Eyres love and her

12、 view on love; (3) the independence of Jane Eyre; (4) Jane Eyres view on equality between man and woman. It will make the image of Jane Eyre much more vivid and bright. Finally, it is the conclusion of this paper. I. The Introduction to Jane EyreJane Eyre is written by Charlotte Bronte, one of the m

13、ost famous female workers in Britain. It is an autobiography novel and it has high appraisal in literature.A. The Introduction to Its Author Charlotte Bronte (1816-1855) was one of the most famous female workers in English literature. In this period of tense class struggle appeared a new literary tr

14、end-critical realism. English critical realism of the 19th century flourished in the forties and in the early fifties. The critical realists described with much vividness and great artistic skill the chief traits of the England society and criticized the capitalist system from a democratic viewpoint

15、. She created several works, such as Shirley (1849), Villette (1853), The Professor (1857). Her works are all about the struggle of an individual consciousness toward self-realization, about some lonely and neglected young women with a longing for love. Jane Eyre is her typical works. It is an autob

16、iography novel. It was written in the year 1846.B. The Brief Introduction to Jane EyreJane Eyre, as a plain orphan, is cruelly treated in childhood by her aunt, Mrs. Reed, a harsh and unsympathetic woman on whom she is depend. Because Jane reacts strongly against the unliable aunts bad treatment, sh

17、e is sent away to a charity school, Lowood Charity. There she suffers a lot both physically and mentally, only consoled by a kind teacher, Miss Temple. Jane Eyre stays at the school for 8 years, and then becomes governess at Thorn field Hall. Mr. Rochester, the master of the house, is fascinated by

18、her wit and courageous spirit and falls in love with her. This is the same with her. But their marriage is prevented by the revelation that he has had a wife, a raving mad woman, still alive. Shocks and deeply hurt, Jane makes up her mind to leave him and flees to the Moor House. There Rivers family

19、 takes her in. St. John Rivers, a very handsome clergyman who is determined to devote himself to God, almost succeeds in making her agree to marry him. But she refuses and finally goes back to Rochester, who is a blind and free man. Then they marry and live a content life. II. A Detailed Analysis of

20、 the Character of Jane EyreIn this novel, the author makes a female image that is against social pressure. Jane Eyre is an orphan child with a fiery spirit and a longing to love and be loved. She is plain and poor. On her way to seeking the ideal 英語畢業(yè)論文 iilife of happiness, she encounters many hards

21、hips and frustrations, and takes a series of unyielding fights. She is brave, enthusiastic enough to change her tragic fate through her own strong unyielding rebellious character. All appraise her fiery spirit, her hatred of self-righteousness, her love of truth, and her yearning independence and eq

22、uality.A. Self-Respect and Self-Confidence of Jane EyreAs a young girl, she is ill treated by her aunt, however, Jane Eyre finds her boundless confidence and tough spirit, and a kind of inner power cannot be defeated. Her self-respect is related to her life environment. She is poor but aspiring, sma

23、ll in body but huge in soul. In her opinion, everyone is the same at Gods feet. Though there are differences in status, in property and also in appearance, all the human beings are equal in personality. She never feels herself inferior to Rochester though she is a humble family teacher. On the contr

24、ary, she thinks they are fair. Everybody should respect each other. In fact, her uprightness, loftiness and sincerity, shakes Rochester and makes him think she is a very woman who can talk fairly in spirit. The heroine is moved by his whole-hearted. They fall in love deeply. At the time of marrying,

25、 she finds the fact that Rochester has had a wife. She tells herself she must leave. She says to Rochester like this:I care for myself. The more solitary, the more friendless, the more unsustained I am, the more I will respect myself. I will keep the law given by God; sanctioned by man. I will h-old

26、 to the principles received by men when I was sane, and not mad-as I am now, laws and principles are not for the times when there is no temptation: they are for such moments as this, when body and soul rise in mutiny against their rigor; stringent are they; inviolate they shall be. If at my individu

27、al convenience I might break them, what would be their worth. Preconceived opinions, foregone deter-minations, are all I have at this hour to stand by: there I plant my foot. (Charlotte Bronte, 2003)From the short passage, it can be seen Jane Eyre finds she is deceived; her self-respect is made fun

28、of, because she loves Mr. Rochester sincerely. No one can bear this by his closest lover. But Jane Eyre can. Whats more, she makes a very rational decision. Under so beautiful love, the temptation with rich life, she persists in her self-respect. At the end of this novel, though Thorn field is destr

29、oyed and Rochester himself is disabled, in this circumstance, Jane Eyre is in a dilemma no longer between love and self-respect. At the same time, she feels satisfied: she gets love and respect when they get marry.That is Jane Eyre, a strong woman, a short and small woman, having strong self-respect

30、. She pursues a kind of bright, sincere and beautiful life unswerving. Actually, she isnt pretty; the ordinary appearance doesnt make others feel good to her of course, even her own aunt feels disgusted with her. But she is obviously prettier than the plain and ugly governess. As she says:Do you thi

31、nk, because Im poor, obscure, plain, and little, I am soulless and heartless? You think wrong! I have as much soul as you, -and full as much heart! And if god had gifted me with some beauty, and much wealth, I should have made it as hard for you to leave me, as it is now for me to leave you. I am no

32、t talking to you through the medium of custom, conversation, nor even of mortal flesh: -it is my spirit that addressed your spirit; just as if both had passed through the grave, and we stood at Gods feet-equal, -as we are!” (Charlotte Bronte, 2003)This is the idea of equality in Jane Eyres mind. God

33、 does not give her beauty and wealth, but instead, God gives her a kind mind and a thinking brain. Her idea of equality and self-respect impresses us so much and 英語畢業(yè)論文 iiilets us feel the power inside her body.Though ones beauty on the face can make others feel that one is attractive and charming,

34、if his or her mind isnt the same beautiful as the appearance, for example, beauty cannot last forever, when others find that the beauty which has charmed them is only a falsity; its not true, they will like the person no more. For a long time, only a persons great virtue, noble soul, beautiful heart

35、 can be called as an everlasting beauty, just as William Shakespeare said that beauty lived with kindness (You Ruiyun, 1999). We cannot distinguish whether a man is of nobleness or humbleness, but as there are great differences in our souls, and from that we can know that whether a man is noble or o

36、rdinary, and even obscure, that is, whether he is beautiful or not. B. Jane Eyres Love and Her View on LoveLove is the most beautiful characteristic of human beings life. And love cannot be measured by status, power or property. To most people, they like to seek a meaningful, romantic relationship r

37、esulting in love, commitment, companionship and happiness. For people, it is most important that a man and a woman have heart and feelings that find a perfect response, and also have mutual affinity. Everyone is eager to get a beautiful, romantic, happy and everlasting love. This novel is not an ord

38、inary love story. Jane Eyre and Rochester get true love after a lot of sufferings. After acquaintance, then attracting each other, and falling in love deeply, they meet many obstacles. From Jane Eyres experiences, it was obvious that her relatives did not love her when she was a child. But it is jus

39、t her childhood experiences that affect her character and later life. In fact, she is a kind girl who brings love to people around her. Mr. Rochester is an unfortunate man who has tied to a mad woman for fifteen years. He spends ten years traveling all over Europe, looking for a good and intelligent

40、 woman to love. When he finally meets Jane Eyre who appears and insists on helping him when his horse slips and falls on the ice, he begins to depend on this little figure for his happiness and new interest in life. But God plays joke on him. His wedding is ruined and Jane Eyre leaves him. He is alo

41、ne again. Jane Eyre loves Rochester deeply from the beginning to the end. There should be no distinction of property, rank or age in true love. Mr. Rochester, who has rich experiences and wisdom, is softhearted, wealthy and in high rank as well as having pride and rudeness. He is older than Jane Eyr

42、e by nearly 20 years and can be her father. Jane Eyre loves him, not because his wealth and high rank, but because he treats her equally and in a friendly manner, although she is very poor and in low position. She is such an excellent girl, good, intelligent, considerate, that Rochester is attracted

43、. It is Jane Eyre but not anyone else who Rochester loves. After his travel around Europe, and his life with his mistresses, he finds Jane Eyre. Mr. Rochester says:After a youth and man-hood passed half in unutterable misery and half in dreary solitude, I have for the first time found what I can may

44、 love-I have found you. You are my sympathy-my better self-my good angel. I am bound to you with a strong at-tachment. I think you good, gifted, lovely: a fervent, a solemn passion is conceived in my heart; it leans to you, draws you to my center and spring of life, wraps my existence about you-and,

45、 kindling in pure, powerful flame, fuses you and me in one. (Charlotte Bronte, 2003)It is obvious that Rochester loves Jane Eyre deeply. Perhaps there is a question: now that Rochester loves Jane whole-hearted, he should not deceive her. He should tell her the truth that he had a legal wife. But in

46、the social background, people pay too much 英語畢業(yè)論文 ivattention to property, rank and status. If the disparity is great, a pair of lovers would suffer disagreements from their families and their friends. Such as Mrs. Fairfax, one of Rochesters servants is very surprised and feels puzzled that her mast

47、er is madly clinging to Jane. But both of them dont care about the difference of status and property or others opinion. They pursue true love. They overcome the obstacles. In theory they are happy to be married, but their marriage is destroyed by a mad woman. His wife is alive. Rochester tells the f

48、act to her, and he is full of regret about it. He tells Jane what he has done and confesses all his past history. Mr. Rochester tries to conceal that he has had a mad wife, because he loves Jane. He is worried that she cannot endure the fact and will leave him if he tells her the truth. At last, he

49、exposes his secret to her, which also proves his sincere love for Jane. Jane forgives him, but she doesnt want to be his mistress, she wants to be his real wife, so she leaves. It is impossible for her to hate him. On the day she runs away, passing the door of Rochester, she cannot keep the tears fr

50、om raining down her face. Although Jane Eyre leaves, she misses Rochester every day. Wherever she goes, she remembers him every moment. She often dreams of him like that she is embraced by him, hearing his voice, meeting his eyes, touching his hand and face. She loves him, and is loved as well, and

51、wants to spend all her life with him. After her departure, she loses her aim. She is hungry and cold until St. John saves her and he wants to marry Jane. But Jane refuses. Although St. John is a little merciful and handsome man, he is also very harsh and arbitrary. He doesnt respect her or give her

52、selfless love. Jane says if she joins St. John, she will abandon half herself and if she goes to India, she will go to premature death. Jane Eyre insists that true love should be based on equality, mutual understanding and respect. So she refuses Johns proposal. She seems to hear the voice of Roches

53、ter in her mind, and then she comes back to Thorn field Garden. In most peoples eyes, nobody would like to marry a man who loses his sight and most of his wealth. Like today, in a pair of lovers or a couple if one of them becomes disabled, maybe the other will leave him or her. But as to Jane, she i

54、s different. In her mind, true love is the meeting of hearts and minds of two people. People must love the bad as well as the good. The premise of genuine love is mutual respect and independence.In this novel, Rochester is much older than Jane Eyre, even can be her father. No matter what society it

55、is, age is an important obstacle between lovers. At the beginning, Rochester is very proud, sardonic and harsh that makes Jane feels puzzled. Then they spend many hours on conversation. Jane becomes alive in his attention, is stimulated by the challenges he offers and is comfortable in arguing again

56、st his opinions. Life experiences, maturity, and some points about the life are different. Rochester often refers to Janes youthfulness, limited experiences and calls her his little friend “I envy you, your peace of mind, your clean conscience, and your unpolluted memory little girl.” (Charlotte Bro

57、nte, 2003). From her childhood experiences, it is known that Jane does not have parents and does not get love from her parents. Rochester is the first man she meets that gives her love and makes her feel very happy, so she falls in love with him who has rich experience and is very mature. To some ex

58、tent, it can be said that she regards Rochester as her father because of her lack of love from father.C. Jane Eyres IndependenceThe independent spirit is another most important aspect attracting readers. Jane Eyre is exposed to a hostile environment but continuously and fearlessly struggling for her

59、 ideal life. To some degree, the novel can be interpreted as a symbol of the independent spirit. In Jane Eyre, mistreatment and unfairness force Jane to struggle for self-respect, while knowledge and worthwhile work provide her with enough economic supply to gain independence. Jane, casting alone on

60、 the world and fighting a solitary battle, shows her 英語畢業(yè)論文 vdetermination in pursuing her self-esteem and independence at every stage of her life, both in struggling with social pressure and resisting the temptation of passion and love. In every relationship, Jane rises from inferiority to superior