Re-reading Bronte’s Jane Eyre

Abstract

Since its publication in 1847, Jane Eyre, has been one of the most widely read English novels. Charlotte Bronte’s imagination transmutes the romantic and passionate story into an interesting tale with shades of Gothic elements. This paper proposes to highlight the romantic element brought about by the supernatural and the mysterious. The entire novel gives the reader an eerie feeling, such is the power and charm of the novel that it keeps the reader occupied and creates a strange and unforgettable atmosphere.