Jane Eyre Independence Response

Students read a key excerpt from Jane Eyre in which Jane asserts her autonomy and challenges societal limitations. They write a critical response essay of 1-2 paragraphs analyzing how Jane resists control, expresses independence, and affirms her identity. The prompt guides students to consider how the excerpt reflects larger themes of self-respect, equality in relationships, and the role of women in Victorian society. Students must support their analysis with textual evidence and personal interpretation. This activity strengthens literary analysis, evaluative writing, and understanding of character-driven themes.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Literary Analysis and Interpretation

English Language Arts – Evidence-Based Writing

English Language Arts – Understanding Character Development

English Language Arts – Analyzing Social and Historical Context

English Language Arts – Critical Response Composition

This worksheet is part of our Classic Literature Worksheets collection.