Themes and Symbols in Jane Eyre

The video discusses the novel Jane Eyre, exploring its themes, characters, and symbolism. It highlights the parallels between Jane and Bertha, the use of imagery, and the performance of gender roles. The discussion also touches on the power dynamics and feminist undertones in the novel. The video concludes with a preview of future content related to Jane Eyre.

What is the speaker's favorite adaptation of Jane Eyre?

• The 1943 film adaptation

• The 1996 film adaptation

• The BBC miniseries starring Ruth Wilson

• The 2011 film adaptation

Which theme is NOT mentioned as a discussion point in Jane Eyre?

• Colonialism

• Gothic elements

• Environmentalism

• Class and marriage

What imagery is used to describe Jane and Bertha in the novel?

• Trees

• Stars

• Flowers

• Birds

How are Jane and Bertha similar in their circumstances?

• Both are wealthy

• Both are outsiders

• Both are married to Rochester

• Both are from Jamaica

What does the Red Room symbolize in Jane Eyre?

• Wealth

• Femininity and witchcraft

• Education

• Freedom

Which character's name symbolizes containment?

• Helen Burns

• Sinjin Rivers

• Jane Eyre

• Bertha Mason

What does Mr. Rochester disguise himself as in the novel?

• A soldier

• A priest

• A traveler

• A farmer

Which Shakespearean play is referenced in relation to mistaken identity?

• Othello

• A Midsummer Night's Dream

• Macbeth

• Hamlet

What language does Charlotte Brontë use to assert Jane's manliness?

• I am quiet

• I am humble

• I am gentle

• I stand erect

What is the significance of Blanche Ingram's name?

• It means dark

• It means white

• It means strong

• It means beautiful