Question

Distinguish between the themes of novels 'Pride and Prejudice' and 'Jane Eyre' written by Jane Austen and Charlotte Bronte respectively.

Answer 1

Pride and Prejudice and Jane Eyre are quite different in tone and style.

• The novel ‘Jane Eyre’ highlights the idea of social class and the position of women in society. It tells the story of how protagonist Jane progresses through different social classes in life, beginning as the low position of an orphan and ending in the higher position of being both wealthy and married.
• The novel 'Pride and Prejudice' gives a glimpse of the world of women in genteel rural society. It depicts the behaviour of main characters, who are preoccupied with marriage and money. The novel portrays a society which encourages women to look for good marriages and find a wealthy or propertied husband.