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feminism in Jane Eyre

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  Feminism has been a prominent and controversial topic in writings for the
  past two centuries. With novels such as Jane Austen's Pride and
  Prejudice, or even William Shakespeare's Macbeth the fascination over this
  subject by authors is evident. In Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre the main
  character, Jane Eyre, explores the depth at which women may act in society
  and finds her own boundaries in Victorian England. As well, along with
  the notions of feminism often follow the subjects of class distinctions
  and boundaries.      There is an ample amount of evidence to suggest that
  the tone of Jane Eyre is in fact a very feminist one and may well be
  thought as relevant to the women of today who feel they have been
  discriminated against because of there gender. At the beginning of the
  19th century, little opportunity existed for women, and thus many of them
  felt uncomfortable when attempting to enter many parts of society. The
  absence of advanced educational opportunities for women and their
  alienation from almost all fields of work gave them little option in life:
  either become a house wife or a governess. Although today a tutor may be
  considered a fairly high class and intellectual job, in the Victorian era
  a governess was little more than a servant who was paid to share her
  scarce amount of knowledge in limited fields to a child. With little
  respect, security, or class one may certainly feel that an intelligent,
  passionate and opinionated young woman such as Jane Eyre should deserve
  and be capable of so much more. The insecurity of this position, being
  tossed around with complete disregard for her feelings or preferences, is
  only one of many grueling characteristics of this occupation...