Setting

Jane Eyre

by Charlotte Brontë

Jane Eyre: Setting 1 key example

Definition of Setting

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Explanation and Analysis:

The novel is set in early 19th century imperial England. The action takes place exclusively within the borders of England itself. The most direct descriptions of Jane's surroundings focus on quintessentially English weather and geography, such as fog and craggy landscapes. Brontë demonstrates some interest in domestic social issues, for instance by using Lowood to critique charity schools. But the novel is most invested in the social issues posed by England's position in a broader global context. Mr. Rochester is heavily implicated in the importation of corruption from outside England's borders, and the plot revolves around his and Jane's attempts to be free of that corruption.