Jane Eyre - Study Guide

Through Charlotte Brontë’s classic tale which examines love, social class, moral values, and inner strength, students will learn:

Author Biography: Learn about Charlotte Brontë and the fascinating background behind the author and novel.

Vocabulary words used throughout the novel, utilizing a variety of activities to stimulate retention and growth.

Literary Techniques: Synonym, romantic novel, Gothic novel, mood, compare and contrast, allusion, grammar, foreshadowing, past and present tense, in context, plot, first-person narrative.

Moral Lessons and Character Values: God and prayer, honor your parents, love your enemies, pray for those who persecute you, social structure and roles, remorse, repentance, confession, forgiveness, judging others, moral scruples, temptation, God’s help, relying on God’s word and commands, characteristics of true love, God’s mercy and working all things for good, true belief.

Activities and Writing Assignments: research or write about: British colonies, education in England, Victorian women, English poor, women’s role in society, class distinctions, religious climate, theme of love, self-worth, re-written perspective, Vulcan, spiritual growth, compare & contrast, religious tone, view of God.

Suggestions for Further Reading: We include an in-depth reading list of more books by the same author(s) and other books that tie in with, or are similar to, Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë.

All of the unit lessons are written from a Christian perspective!

Features and Benefits of the study guide

Printed Workbook Format

• Large 8.5x11 format is convenient to read and easy on the eyes
• Every question has plenty of whitespace for student’s answers
• Encourages neat and clean handwriting practice
• Easily transports without the need for a laptop or other expensive equipment
• Provides a permanent record of the student’s work
• Convenient, removable answer key included for the teacher!