Jane Eyre

by Charlotte Bronte

An abused and misunderstood child, Jane is sent away to a boarding school where she matures to womanhood.  When she accepts the position of governess, she hopes to find a new life, but Jane is totally unprepared for the mysteries of Thornefield Hall and its enigmatic master, Mr. Rochester.


              Book Summary             

            Study Highlights             

Reading Level:   10th  & up Spelling/Vocabulary:   Difficult
Category:   Classic Comprehension:   Difficult
Setting:   England, 1800s Critical Thinking:   Difficult
Theme:   Patience, Virtue Biblical Focus:  Perseverance
Paperback Novel:   433 pages Study Guide:  7 units

Related Studies:  Christian character, England in the 1800s, writing

Barbara's Note:  TLP users suggested this study for older students and they were right.  Elements of good writing abound: foreshadowing; concrete, concise writing; an interwoven plot and interesting characters.  It is an intense, introspective, classic romantic work--appropriate to add to your studies of British literature.  This study guide focuses heavily on writing and thinking skills and takes many students most of a semester to complete it.