Jane Eyre — Charlotte Brontë

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Charlotte Brontë

A brief introduction

From a difficult childhood to her work as a governess at Thornfield Hall, Jane seeks affection without surrendering her independence. Her story explores the challenge of remaining true to one’s values when love and security pull in another direction.

Why read it today?

Explore self-respect, independence, integrity through the choices, conflicts and relationships in this classic. Use the question below as a starting point for your own reading.

Ideas to reflect on

Self-respect · Independence · Integrity

What would you refuse to give up in exchange for belonging?

Reading guidance

Older teenagers and adults; abuse, distress, fire and dated depictions of mental illness.

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