Vivak Sehgal – Jane Eyre/Emily Dickinson

In Emily Dickinson’s piece, “Hope is the thing with feathers”, she really connects Jane Eyre whole depiction of hope. This concept of hope is reflected throughout the whole entire novel in various scenes. Not only does Emily Dickinson accurately depict Jane Eyre’s concept of hope but she also see how hope plays a vital role in an individuals life. It isn’t just any other feelings, it’s a feeling that can withstand almost anything and still persevere.

The scene that I found most related to this poem was the scene where Jane meet Mr. Rochester for the first time. Throughout her whole childhood she was both physically and mentally abused. However, she stood strong and kept her faith in hope. Moments such as the time she was shut in the red room or bullied in school serve as a tribute to “storm” in Emily Dickinson’s poem however she still manages to overcome it and meet her love Mr. Rochester (even though as of now it is not working out well). She was able to escape her struggles and overcome them through the power of hope.

 

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