Jane Eyre Novel Summary and Quiz

Study Notes

"Jane Eyre" is a novel by Charlotte Bronte, published in 1847 during the Victorian era.
Set in Northern England, it's a coming-of-age story (Bildungsroman) about Jane, a spirited girl who overcomes her traumatic childhood.
Jane's childhood at Gateshead Hall is marked by abuse from her Reed family.
She's sent to the Lowood Institution where she befriends Helen Burns and learns the value of forgiveness.
After Helen's death, Jane becomes a governess at Thornfield Hall and falls in love with Mr. Rochester.
Mr. Rochester's mysterious behavior and the presence of Grace Poole in the attic trouble Jane.
She discovers that Mr. Rochester has been married to Bertha Mason all along, leading to her departure from Thornfield.
Jane finds solace with her cousins, the Rivers, and learns she is the beneficiary of their father's estate.
Mr. Rochester, who has lost his vision and one hand in a fire set by Bertha, is found recovering nearby.
Jane vows to never leave him and they marry, starting a new life together.
Jane Eyre is a novel by Charlotte Bronte.
Published in 1847 during the Victorian era.
Spirited girl Jane overcomes her traumatic childhood.
Abused at Gateshead Hall, sent to Lowood Institution.
Becomes governess at Thornfield Hall, falls in love with Mr. Rochester.
Discovers Mr. Rochester's secret marriage to Bertha Mason.
Finds solace with her cousins, the Rivers.
Learns she is the beneficiary of their father's estate.
Mr. Rochester recovers, they marry and start a new life.