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”
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
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.
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.
