En la novela
Jane Eyre, que logró una gran popularidad sobre todo entre las mujeres, Charlotte Brontë nos presenta a una protagonista huérfana y sin dinero, que, gracias a su inteligencia y a su esfuerzo consigue cambiar su destino y convertirse en institutriz. Además, Brontë critica muchos aspectos de la sociedad de la época, como las pésimas condiciones de algunas escuelas e internados, algo que ella misma conoció de primera mano.
The novel Jane Eyre
was a big hit in its day, especially among women. Charlotte Brontë presents us with an orphaned character that doesn't have a penny to her name. Thanks to her intelligence and hard work, she's able to forge a brighter future as a teacher. Brontë also broke new ground by being critical of the deplorable conditions in schools and institutions, something she experienced first-hand.