A theme is a key idea that runs through the text. In Jane Eyre the main themes are love and hate, social class and personal discovery.
Part of English LiteratureJane Eyre
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Listen to a podcast about the themes in Charlotte Brontë's novel, Jane Eyre. Listen to the full series on BBC Sounds.