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Jane Eyre • Author: Charlotte Brontë • 2016
JOD
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One might wonder about the secret behind readers' passion for this novel, but the reason is not obscure. For the vast majority, it combines two elements beloved by people since ancient times. It speaks to the side of childhood dreams much like the story of 'Cinderella'—the oppressed, desperate girl who marries a powerful prince. It is also a story of the victory of the weak over hardships and difficulties through steadfastness, perseverance, and struggle.
This type of novel resonates in people's minds and hearts because it expresses their ambitions and wishes. Most men are proud to be strong protectors for their women, and most women long to marry strong men capable of protecting them; both sexes aspire to success, achievement, and overcoming life's difficulties and pains. While this explains the appeal of 'Jane Eyre' to the general readership, it is not enough to explain the critics' profound admiration for it. We find the secret to this admiration in the author's powerful, deep, and sincere expression of emotions. The scenes depicting the child Jane's pain and suffering, the tenderness of the child Helen, her illness and death, and the tender moments of love, undoubtedly capture the hearts with their simple style and deep psychological impact.