Jane Eyre

And the struggles that lie beneath the surface...



Brontë uses Gothic imagery to convey the struggle of Jane's inner conscious and unconscious states, 
which are key elements of her psychological growth.

The Red Room

Jane's senses and emotions seem to be heightened 
when in the Red Room as she hears strange sounds 
as if muffled by a rush of wind or water” 
which caused her feelings of “agitation, uncertainty, and […] terror” (Brontë, 29)

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The Red Room is symbolic of Jane's isolation from society; 
as an orphan raised by a wealthy family, Jane struggles to be accepted as a member of the community. 
As a result of Jane's isolation and struggle 
for independence she commits an act of rebelliousness 
which causes her to be sent to the Red Room.

Perhaps one of the strongest Gothic elements of the room 
is that her uncle passed away in the Red Room 
which gave it a 'chilly' atmosphere, the deep red 
colour of the room is symbolic for death and blood. 
The Red Room and its significance as a symbol is continuously 
mentioned throughout the book; when Jane experiences 
humiliation, fear, or anger, she recalls the Red Room 
and the horrors that lye within it.


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Jane Eyre Movie Trailer Official (2011)