Manipulations of Womanhood

As a woman in the Victorian age, Jane Eyre stood out as a feminist. She had a keen eye and sharp wit that she used regardless of the restrictions on women. Driven to work hard and think differently, Jane was shaped by the same society that was trying to stop her. Without much logical guidance on how to act, Jane created her own etiquette, but still felt the pressure of societies need for her to change. She had her own ideals and beliefs that she was unwilling to compromise, for they lead her to success and happiness. During that era, science was constantly attempting to prove women as inferior beings, and even took it as far as to disregard evidence that disproved that. While most women swallowed these allegations, only a few, including Jane, had enough courage to act out against common logic and create a new definition of womanhood. This was not created from an abyss, however. She developed these attitudes as a way of survival from the many individuals that influenced her counter cultural attitude, and with Jane's unique history, she had a cornucopia to draw from. Jane Eyre was able to reverse the stereotypes of women and shock the world.